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Commander, STARFLEET FAdm Jeannette Maddox PO Box 430 Burnsville, NC 28714

Vice , STARFLEET Adm. Sue Hampton STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 3401 Argyle Lane Greensboro, NC 27406

CASTING ASSIGNMENT Chief of Operations Adm. Tom Davis AVERY BROOKS (Commander Benjamin Sisko, in charge of DS9): His most memorable role was as 119 West Roy #114 Hawk on the ABC series “Spencer: For Hire” with Robert Urich. Seattle, WA 98119

NANA VISITOR (Major Kira Nerys, Bajoran first Officer): Played the role of Bryn Newhouse on the short lives series “Working Girl” (based on the film) Chief of Communications Adm. Judith Brandy RENE AUBERJONOIS (Odo, the shapeshifting alien and “special character” of the show): Well known 2133 Catharine Street as Clayton Endicott III on the long-running ABC sitcom “Benson”, he was also Colonel West in “Star Trek Philadelphia, PA 19146-1207 VI”, the role that was put back into the film for the video version (he presented Operation Retrieve and was also the assassin at the end of the movie). Comunique Office P.O. Box 457 TERRY FARREL (Lieutenant Jadzia Daz, the Trill science officer): Long list of credits including the Rancocas, NJ 08073 films “Hellraiser III” and the Rodney Dangerfield film “Back to School”; her major TV credit was as Laurie Caswell on the Lloyd Bridges/ABC series “Paper Dolls.” Director, STARFLEET Academy Adm. Rob Lerman Colm Meaney (Chief Operations Officer Miles Edward O’Brien): We all know him from the same role P. O. Box 554 in ST:TNG. Fair Oaks, CA 95628

ARMIN SHIMERMAN (Quark, the Ferengi administrator): Long list of TV guest credits including the Director, Shuttle Operations Command “Beauty and the Beast”, “Quantum Leap”, “Murder She Wrote”, “LA Law”, and “ST:TNG” (he played Ferengis in both “Last Outpost” and “Peak Performance” as well as the uncredited Wedding Box in VAdm Cindy Krell “Haven”) (yes, that was Armin’s face) 2026 Wrightsboro Road Augusta, GA 30904 SIDDIG EL FADIL (Dr. Julian Bashir, Lieutenant J.G.): A British-born Arab actor for which DS9 marks his American acting debut. Chief of Computer Operations VAdm David Forvendel CIRROC LOFTON (Jake Sisko): A twelve year old African American actor seen in the film “Beethoven”; 1542 Dirkson Ct. this marks his TV debut. Cary, NC 27511

ROSALINE CHAO (Keiko): will be a semi-regular on the show, as she is on TNG.

No mention on the casting of Naag, Quark’s son; on Gul Dacel, the Cardassian ; or on the Bajoran spiritual leader

Many thanks to SysOp Jim Shaun Lyon for this information.

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• Submissions (via modem): November 1, 1992. You can EMAIL on Compuserv: 70274,2577 The STARFLEET Communiqué is the bi-monthly maga- zine of STARFLEET, the International Scar Trek Fan Asso- Captain Jon Lane, former executive officer of the USS Avenger, woke ciation. Star Trek is A registered trademark of Paramount up one morning thinking. “How could we get more people to vote in the Pictures Corporation, a division of Paramount STARFLEET Presidential Election this year?” (Jon had some really Communications and all rights are reserved. The annual profound thoughts.) The answer came suddenly: mention it on the cover membership fee for STARFLEET is $15.00 ($20.00 out- of the Communique and remind people to send in their ballots! (During the side the U.S.A.) To join, send a check or money order to: last election, the Communique cover said nothing and only 25% of members voted.) Unfortunately, Jon got this idea only 4 days before the STARFLEET JON deadline for submissions for the election issue. So Jon put together a quick PO Box 430 cover using a computer scanned image of a still of the Excelsior and Burnsville, NC 28714 combined it with a photo of Saturn (taken by the Voyager 1 Spacecraft). Then he added the cover blurbs and Communique log, and viola - instant Address corrections should be sent to the same address. LANE cover. Letters of comment, advertisements, and articles for submis- Jon sometimes manages to actually make money for this sort of thing sion should be sent to the Communique office at: P.O. Box as his career is that of a Macintosh computer artist specializing in multi- 457, Rancocas, NJ 08073. Unsolicited submissions will not media and 3-D graphics. Jon also has a strange tendency to talk about be returned unless ac- companied by an SASE. Published himself in the third person when he write us the “About the Artist” short. article become the property of STARFLEET and are © Jon live in New York City and this is his second Communique cover. 1992 by STARFLEEI`, all rights reserved. Permission is granted for member chapters to reprint any portion of this magazine for their own newsletters. THE COMMUNIQUE POSSE: Deciphering, Keying & General lunacy provided by Deb Galeone, Madeline Hill, Tara James, and Kathy Clements (a.k.a. H.B.). Fritz, the Pit Tribble (grrr) continues to provide unceasing inspiration in the wee Printed in the U.S.A. by hours of the morning. Patience, good humor and the creation of many book reviews have been maintained over the long hours Yancey Graphics, Burnsville, N.C. by Vashti Brandy. Contents (C) 1992 by STARFLEET All Rights Reserved

COMMUNIQUÉ • October/November 1992 • Page 2 AN INTERNAL COMMUNICATION FROM STARFLEET HEADQUARTERS

As most of you real- diplomatic and able to convey to others what a Jeannette Maddox ize by now, this is an special group STARFLEET is. election year (no, we’re Many thanks to all of you who suggested that I Commander, STARFLEET not talking Clinton and run for Fleet again. It is very flattering to Bush here). STAR- have that much support among the membership. FLEET members whose Being the president of STARFLEET has been a memberships are valid wonderful, exhilarating experience, but it has also and current will find their been a second full time job. Both my mom, Granny ballot to vote stapled in Elf, and I need a rest! the center of this issue And speaking of Granny Elf, there is no way any of the Communiqué. of us can thank her enough for all she has done for Please take time to read the candidates’ campaign letters STARFLEET. Without her, the Fleet would be in and then mark your ballot and mail it. sorry shape indeed. For the last three years she has Please consider your choice carefully before marking spent four to ten hours almost every day working on your ballot. Remember that STARFLEET has grown to the boring, routine paperwork that is absolutely a whopping 7000 members and that over $90,000 necessary to keeping the club functioning. And this passed through the Fleet bank account last year. These in spite of having severe eye problems. She has numbers make it imperative that the new president of been totally dedicated to the good of a group of your fan club be someone who understand the awe- humans she came across only through the accident some responsibility of the office. If STARFLEET is to of having a Trekker daughter. She’s a very special continue to function smoothly and to expand in scope, person. the new president must be totally committed and willing No one hears much about my father (I guess to devote the time needed to make it so. The new you’d have to call him “Pa Elf"), but he has contrib- president will also be representing the club and its uted a lot to STARFLEET too. He has done the members to the world outside Star Trek and STAR- graphics and camera ready art for the Fleet, has xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx FLEET. This representative should be enthusiastic, Continued on next page cccccc

This report will be done continue as a world class Star Trek fan club, I Sue Hampton due to some very consci- foresee the need for two levels of club operations. entious people on our On the national level, there needs to be those Vice Cmdr., STARFLEET Communique st af f. people that are oriented to handle the business Their deadline for certain functions of this club. Memberships have to be persons reports is Labor processed; materials supplied and newsletters Day weekend. At this very printed; mail opened, sorted, filed, answered; fi- moment, our family van nances handled, recorded. This is the Fleet Admi- is packed to the roof with ral, Vice Commander, his/her support staff and a sleeping bags, coolers, few other Executive Committee positions. The boogie boards, junk food, other level of STARFLEET is what has drawn us to tents, etc. Plans are to leave at 0600 hrs. tomorrow for this club, the enjoyment of a concept of life in the a trip to the beach on our East Coast. HOWEVER, future that seems better than what we sometimes someone of the Communique has “stopped up the encounter now. These are those Executive Com- plumbing” ala . As soon as my completed reports mittee positions and the Regional Coordinators for are faxed to their domain, they will release the tractor the operations of the chapters and shuttles. There beam on my shuttle and I will be free. Here goes… needs to be smooth communications between Another school year has started for my family with an these two. addition. Not only do I now have two teenagers of my Read through the campaign programs of our own but we have added a student from Sweden. Robert three candidates. Also, reflect back on their actual will be part of our family until he finishes his senior year experiences and progress in STARFLEET, that of high school in June. This will be a wonderful experi- may show more than the 8" x I1" printed page. I ence for our whole family and one for which I hope to feel that you need to elect a Fleet Admiral that is have more free time to spend. That brings up the big willing to see that the somewhat mundane world of topic: Elections for Fleet Admiral. running the business side of our club is handled as Neither Jeannette nor I are running again for the top well as having the unquenchable interest and lead- two positions in our club, After 4 years, we are glad to ership to keep the fun in the Operations of our let someone else take over the center seats It is fortunate Starships and Shuttles. In the last election, only that we have seen such tremendous growth and interest 25% of the members took their responsibility to in STARFLEET as a fan club. Unfortunately, this has vote. Impress us by overwhelming the general lead to a tremendous amount of paperwork, mostly average; by giving a grand percent of voters. We business management and solving personnel problems. know that we are all above average mundane. That leaves less time for the fun and imagination we have Show us by voting!!! all enjoyed at the chapter level. If STARFLEET is to

COMMUNIQUÉ • October/November 1992 • Page 3 Jeanette Maddox Continued about STARFLEET and its activities. Judith Brandy helped several ships with their logo and has made and the Communiqué staff have done such an at least a million trips to the post office and UPS excellent job with our magazine that l haven’t had drop. a single worry about that aspect of the Fleet. I also want to give my undying thanks to Sue How can we thank all those STARFLEET mem- Hampton for all the exhausting hours she has put bers who have given so freely of themselves, now xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxIn this issue you will find the in for STARFLEET and for me. She is the one who and in the past, to make the Fleet a better organi- has always made sure that what needs to get done zation for all of us? They have donated their time, position papers from the prospec- Gets Done! In addition to sending out all the energy and personal funds for something in which tive candidates for Fleet Admiral they believe strongly, something that brings Star membership packets, she has answered stacks and Vice-Fleet Admiral. Take a few and stacks of mail, both her own and a lot of what Trek’s future here to us today. The Executive has been received here at HQ. She has done most Committee, the Regional Coordinators, the De- moments to read their views, ideas of the trouble-shooting that has been required to partment Heads, the School Directors, the chapter and thoughts for the future of STAR- unravel tangles and soothe frazzled nerves. She CO’s and all those who labor behind the scenes has been a stalwart support, a shoulder to cry on without recognition are the ones who make STAR- FLEET, then use the ballot card and a good, good friend. STARFLEET and I are FLEET such a unique organization more of which inside to cast your vote for the both very lucky to have Sue aboard. we can be very proud. candidate of your choice. There are so many others who have done so So the next time you see or write to someone much for the Fleet that it’s impossible to give all the who has sacrificed their spare time to help the This will only take a few minutes, credit that is deserved. Dave Forvendel has spent Fleet, give them a kind word of thanks, a pat on the but the result will last at least two hundreds of hours tied down to his computer back or, best of all, a good STARFLEET hug. years. Make sure that your voice is entering statistics for our 7000 members in his They’ve earned it. heard in this election. Place an "X" data base and then retrieving those statistics when Enjoy this beautiful issue of the Communiqué needed. Cindy Krell and her HQ support staff have and ... Don’t forget to vote! and mail back that card devoted many hours to answering inquiries xxxxxxxxx

NOW ACCOUNT:07/17/92 THRU 08/19/92 23,807.09 INTEREST THIS STATEMENT 56.91 NEWS JUST IN FROM The first Star Trek: Deep Space Nine book, to be published in January, 1993 will be a novelization of the new BEST DESTINY WILL WEISSER OF show’s pilot episode. Several additional novels based on the a review by Deb Galeone POCKET BOOKS show’s situations and characters are planned for later that year. Notes Hack Romanos, President of Simon & Schuster’s Best Destiny is the new Star Trek Pocket Books, publisher of more than 100 original novels Consumer Group, “Just as Gene Roddenberry’s original hardcover novel by Diane Carey from based on the television series Star Trek and Star Trek: The vision of to inspire novelists to new Pocket Books on sale in mid October. Next Generation, has announced plans for a new series of imaginative heights, I have no doubt that many skilled writers The story takes place shortly after the novels based on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: a new will be to explore the possibilities for Deep Space Nine events shown in Star Trek VI: The Un- syndicated television serried being developed for Paramount novels” discovered Country. Pictures. This new television series is likely to attract the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is set on a large space station enormous worldwide fan following that has made Star Trek There have only been a few novels recently that I've in the 24th century, contemporaneous with Star Trek: The and Star Trek: The Next Generation two of the highest rated read in one sitting. Vendetta by Peter David, Children of Next Generation. The new show will feature a variety of and most widely carried series in syndicated history. Hamlin by Carmen Carter, Reunion by Michael Jan human and alien characters who have access to the galaxy’s The two current Star Trek book series, which debuted in Friedman - but this new hardcover is just that kind of book. farthest reaches through a nearby interstellar wormhole. The 1979 and 1987, respectively, are among the most popular in space station will be a focal point in the ongoing struggle for It begins with the crew of the Enterprise on her final publishing history, echoing the popularity of the entire Star cruise. The bridge crew is facing their retirement and the galactic peace and cooperation. Trek phenomenon, More than 38 million hardcover and Star Trek hooks have been translated into fifteen lan- decommissioning of the Enterprise. They intercept a paperback copies are now in print, with every title continuing guages, including Chinese, Norwegian, Hungarian and He- distress call from an Excelsior class starship, followed by an to sell for years alter publication. Every paperback original brew. and have been bestsellers around the world. Eighteen “antiproton flushback”, caused only by the explosion of Star Trek novel published since July 1986 has been a New of them have also been published on audio cassette by Simon warp engines, and they head for the source - and Jim Kirk’s York Times bestseller, and so has every Star Trek: The Next & Schuster Audio, becoming one of the most popular audio past - the planet Faramond. Generation novel published since July 1989 (these unprece- series on the market. In the first detailed personal history of Captain James T. dented streaks have now reached 41 and 18 consecutive Pocket Books and Simon & Schuster Audio are part of the Kirk, this historical novel is an insightful look into the bestsellers. respectively,) All six hardcover Star Trek novels Consumer Group of Simon & Schuster, a Paramount Com- making of James Kirk, the man. Well developed charac- published since 1988 have been New York Times hardcover munications Company, ters such as George Kirk, Robert April and Drake Reed, bestsellers. introduced to us in the novel, Enterprise, have a profound effect on the rebellious teenager Jim Kirk, as does his “Those are ships, but that's all they are — vessels for done anything close to all. We’re all young — so’s the adversary, Roy Moss. ideals. The ideals...you can't kill. You have the ship. Go human race,” he added. “I don't know about you, but Coming full circle forty-five years later, Jim Kirk must ahead — crush it. You can't kill the dream.” I’m going to keep on going” find a way to win once again, and in the process finds the With passages such as these, I remembered what drew That light was in all their eyes, and it was in his The inner strength and enthusiasm that retirement had begun me to Star Trek originally - the passion and the strength of let's-fly light. to dampen. character in these heroic, courageous and yet, sometimes And as Robert April told the sixteen year old, “She’s a "In his eyes a hunger began to reignite even as they flawed people. This novel adds a great deal to our starship, Jimmy...isn’t that a masterful word? watched. "Think how far there must still be to go... what understanding of what forms a person. We see the Starship...her express purpose is to roam free to un- touched stars.” mast still be our there… I haven't thought about it in beginnings of Jim Kirk’s character as Captain April tells him: “Know the rules, my boy, but know when to break The novel let us journey along with the crew of the years! Exploration is an end in itself! That is what we them.” to “today’s” Kirk - “Look at them, ...Bones," Enterprise as we explored James Kirks past to his Best get out of what we do, " Kirk said. “I’ve been talking about retirement as though Destiny. Or as he tells Roy Moss and reminds himself: it's all over. As though I’ve done it all. And I haven’t

COMMUNIQUÉ • October/November 1992 • Page 4 • Chief of Communications • Adm. Judith Brandy

On the fly is the only way to describe this about the candidates, the positions and plat- column. lt is election time and with that happy forms stated in this issue and your own views event comes a rush for the Communiqué as to where STARFLEET, the organization, crew. We have to get it to the printer on time should be headed. (period). We, at the Communique, would like to wish all of the candidates the best of luck. We know VOTING: I can’t stress enough the need for that whoever is elected will serve the Fleet as each individual member to vote. We have has this previous administration. `Nuff said on included position papers from the prospective elections. P.O. Box 457 candidates which I encourage you to read. Rancocas, NJ 08073 Make your choice based upon what you know IN THIS ISSUE: Included in this issue is 215-731-0186 various STARFLEET and Star Trek tidbits, news and reviews. We are a bit cramped for • THE PRESS CORPS • space this time for a very good reason, and will expand our coverage in the upcoming issue of the Communiqué. We have included a couple Lt. Cmdr. Madeline Hill • Director of POSERS that we thought were interesting, The new Press Corps directors address is: and you will find them elsewhere in this issue. The Press Corps PRESS CORPS: I am saddened to report PO Box 142 the resignation of our Press Corps director, Clifton Heights, PA 19018-0142 Jacqueline Gilkey, who left the Communique Please address all Press Corps comments and ideas to the above address. crew for personal reasons. We have found a replacement in the somewhat “shook up” The new director will write a column in the next Communiqué. person of Madeline Hill. Madeline has been helping at the CQ office as she worked to put out her ‘zine, but little did she know where that • PUBLIC RELATIONS • would lead. She is eager to get started and will be contacting all of the Press Corps people shortly. Cmdr. Kathleen Clements • Director Hi, Ho! There are two pressing issues in the • work gloves SYNERGY: I wish to thank you for your patience with Synergy. Seems like every time Public Relations Department. The first one being • nails and screws we get ready to put it out, something comes the STARFLEET Elections. Inside this issue you will • baby food up. However, lam happy to report that it is at find the position papers of the three candidates. • diapers the printer's and will be available shortly. PLEASE READ THEM! ll The Fleet Admiral is one • formula of the most visible members of this organization. It • basic first aid supplies ADVANTAGE: Don't forget to take advan- is important that you choose the person who will • feminine products tage {smile} of the great advertising rates best represent the ideas that this fan association • bug spray available in this magazine. Less expensive stands for. Above all else, please remember to • clothing than the Communiqué, these ads are an excel- MAIL IN YOUR BALLOT!!! A separate bank account has been opened to lent way to spotlight your ship and advertise The second issue is Hurricane Andrew. We have accept monetary donations. lf any chapter or your merchandise. Write to PO Box 142. all seen the reports on television about the destruc- individual wishes to make a monetary donations, Clifton Heights, PA 19018—0142 for more tion in Florida. Region 2 has been hit hard. Several please make checks payable to: STARFLEET details. Please include an SASE when inquir- Fleet members have lost everything. Region 2 REGION 2. ing. Coordinator, Deborah Nelson, has several people Please forward all relief supplies and donations staying with her because their homes are unusable. to: STARFLEET Region 2, c/o Deborah Nelson, CONVENTION REPORTING: We would As the media begins to turn away to focus on new 7010 West 2 Way, Hialeah, Florida 33014. like to include convention reporting where disasters, let's not forget our friends and ship Deborah and her staff will see to it that the supplies possible when it includes STARFLEET per- mates. are distributed not only to Fleet members and their sonnel. If there's a convention in your area, Headquarters has asked me to spread the word families, but most importantly, to those that need contact The Press Corps director. She has regarding relief supplies for those Region 2 mem- it the most. guidelines on how to interview and report. If bers who have been hit hardest by Hurricane STARFLEET members have done so much in you want to write for the Communiqué, join Andrew. The following are some items they des- the way of giving to others, now it is time to take The Press Corps or send in a free-lance sub- perately need: care of our own. So, at your next meeting or mission. • bottled water convention, please pass the hat, hold a raffle or put • non-perishable package goods together a care package. Let’s show our friend in POSERS: Yes, we have them. On page 16 • canned goods Region 2 that we haven’t forgotten about them. of this issue. If you have a response, we'd love • building supplies to hear from you. As always, space permitting, • flash lights we will try to get as many comments in as • batteries possible.. • hand tools

COMMUNIQUÉ • October/November 1992 • Page 5 STARFLEET ACADEMY Admiral Rob Lerman • Director P.O. Box 554, Fair Oaks, CA 95628-0554

STARFLEET Academy vouchers are only available from SFA COLLEGE OF HISTORY STARFLEET ACADEMY CORPS OF STARFLEET Headquarters. STARFLEET Academy does Lt. Cmdr. Denise Duggan ENGINEERING not sell any vouchers and all requests must be sent back. 1076 B Cottonwood Lane, Tallahassee, FL 32310 Commodore E.A. Anderson, Director Please, when requesting vouchers from STARFLEET Head- After many years of working for a dream, it has come quarters, make the check out to “STARFLEET” SFA MARINE COLLEGE true for me. I am pleased to introduce to all the members The vouchers sell for $3.00 each or 5 for $12.00. Colonel Joe Maurantonio of STARFLEET , a new program that will work hand in hand A STARFLEET Academy application is available to P.O. Box 146, Yonkers, NY 10710-0146 with the Engineering School at the Academy. This program STARFLEET members who request a copy and enclose a is STARFLEET Academy Corps of Engineers. Back in legal size self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE). SFA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE 1987, when I served as Chief of Engineering on the USS Thanks to all of you who have sent in suggestions for new Captain Cheryl Wilcox Czar’ak, the Sixth Fleet Corps of Engineers was started to STARFLEET Academy programs. Each possible one is being 5532 Stewart Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464 help members in the Sixth Fleet with technical information looked at and any announcements of a new program will on Star Trek, not only the classic series, but the movies and mane from me when the school is ready to open. the yet upcoming Next Generation. Over that time, the If any of you have any complaints about a STARFLEET SFA POST GRADUATE SCHOOL Captain Anita Davis Corps put out several manuals on Star Trek, from uniforms Academy school or program director and cannot resolve it to phasers, from starships to tricorders. Now this is being with that person, please do write to me and send me copies 469 Mistletoe Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44511 offered to all members of STARFLEEI`. of all materials that you think was the problem. If there is a The Corps, as planned, will need input from you, the problem, I will fix it and let you know. SFA SECURITY SCHOOL Captain Beth Lipes members of STARFLEET, to share with others interested If you write to me or any school or program director for in what makes things go in the Star Trek Universe. To help information, please always include a #10 size self addressed 2218 Eastview Dr. SW, Roanoke, VA 24018-2114 make the information available to members, we are now stamped envelope. offering ‘EQ-Engineers Quarterly’ for those interested. We A reminder to all students, when requesting a test for a SFA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE offer the chance for members to submit articles to this school you will need to send it directly to the school, not to Commodore Marlene Miller newsletter to share what they have found out, or how they STARFLEET Academy HQ. Any test requests will be 461 Harmony lane, Campbell, OH 44405 think things are done in the 23rd and 24th centuries. I wish returned back to the student for proper mailing. to make it known that members of STARFLEET can submit If anyone is wanting to get a hold of me via computer, I am ACADEMY PROGRAM PROFILE: as much as they want, because this is your newsletter, we on CompuServe and you may also leave me a message at just put it together. But we do ask that it is kept to technical 1:203/57 (Fidonet) or 87:87/0 (TrekNet). TrekNet has a SPECIAL NOTICE TO ALL FLEET TECHNOPHILES: information on, or around the Star Trek Universe, and no STARFLEET Academy area where l also answer questions STARFLEET ACADEMY SCHOOL OF short stories. As we go along, we will be offering more about the Academy. I am always happy to answer any ENGINEERING ADDED TO THE ACADEMY technical books to those interested as well as blueprints and questions via the U5 Mail. A new school has been formed by Commander “Trap- charts. Due to personal commitments, Captain Kim Lerman will per” John Sellers of the USS Hawkeye. The school opens I feel that, at this time, I should inform everyone that be stepping down as Director of Officer's Command College. I with seven courses prepared to get it under way, with the what they submit to the Corps, will be credited to THEM! am now taking applications for the position. Requirements promise of more to follow once the school is fully up and We feel that credit should be given to those who do the for the position are as follows; you must have taken and running. So far the school’s courses are as follow: work. This is your chance to become known for your ideas passed OTS & OCC, be over 18 years old and not hold any ENTRY EXAMINATION and dreams Whether you're an engineer or a medical other Regional or National level position and should have ELECTRICITY / ELECTRONICS I officer, every area of the ship has something interesting to experience in chapter operations. I need a resume from those SHIP CLASSES offer, so please come on board. interested no later than November 1, 1992. Please include SHIP DESIGN your age, phone number and let me know what ship you are FUNDAMENTALS OF AVIATION & SPACE FLIGHT on. Resumes are not to include personas, state only real life INDEPENDENT STUDIES / RESEARCH PROJECTS experience and what you have done for the local chapter.

STARFLEET ACADEMY DIRECTORS

OFFICER’S TRAINING SCHOOL Pen Pal Service Captain Peg Pellerin RFD #3, Box 5460, Winslow, ME 04901 Lt. Cmdr. Jo-Ann Lassiter • Director OFFICER’S COMMAND COLLEGE Captain Kim Lerman 40 Spencer Avenue • Saugus, MA 01906-1750 PD. Box 554, Fair Oaks, CA 95628-0554 Well, here it is: my first column for the Communique, Deb update (or the closest we come to that date) Any renewals SFA CADET SCHOOL said that I HAD to have something ready by Sept. 1, and I told not received by July 1 will not be printed in the July 1 LL Commander Diana Morgan her that I had nothing to write about. She was not happy with complete listing, nor will those members receive the complete 6528 Craighurst Drive, North Highlands, CA 95660 this answer, so I decided to make up some stuff to write about listing until payment is received (tough, ain't I!). Which led to all kinds of “command decisions.” Nice going, OK, that’s about it, except that l will be sending out a SFA COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATIONS Deb. complete membership list to everyone very soon (as soon as Admiral Jack Fields First of all, we‘ve decided to do away with having to rejoin I can get my computer to decipher the disk and then print it 1 Surf Way #117, Monterey, CA 93940 on the anniversay of the month you joined the service. We’re out in a fairly comprehensible fashion). The list Ray sent me going with an annual renewal date of July 1 for EVERYONE, is complete and up to date but, computer expert-that-I-am- SFA COLLEGE OF COMPUTER SCIENCES regardless of when you joined. Not to worry, those of you who not, I can't get the &A%%$# thing to print out properly. Deb Commodore Sharon Ann Campbell just signed up; we’re not going to ask anyone for any money has promised to help me (as soon as I send her the disk, that 720 218th Ave. NE Redmond, WA 98053 until NEXT YEAR, so you get your year's worth of whatever is), so just bear with me and you’ll all receive your listings soon. it is that you’re supposed to get (we'll find out together). If anyone is NOT on the list who should be, please drop me SFA SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING Those who join after the July 1 date will still pay the full fee. a line and I’ll correct this oversight in the next update, And Commander John Sellers and will be entitled to the complete July 1 listing, plus any don’t forget, I’m totally new to this pen pen director business, 4050-E Huntingeen Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27106 updates that have been sent out. However, new members so don't bawl me out too badly to the brass! I'll try to get back after Jan. 1 will only pay hall price, since we can probably send to anyone who requests anything as soon as possible, but SFA CORPS OF ENGINEERS everything out in one mailing, thus cutting down on the cost don't expect miracles (then again, that may be the only way Commodore Eric Anderson of postage (which is what your fee goes toward). I'm going to get through this)! 1030 Wildwood Circle, Chaska, MN 55318 We will send out the annual plea tor renewal in the May Looking forward to hearing from you! Not! (just kidding)

COMMUNIQUÉ • October/November 1992 • Page 6 Disabled Project Thanks by VAdm. Cindy Krell

Consultant Program Yesterday we only had 2,000 scattered mem- bers. We were some $2,000 in debt. There was a sometimes newsletter and sometimes you got Cmdr. Greg Phillips, MSW, Director your membership packet. It was an organization Greetings from the (beginning to be overworked!) When I discussed what some conventions were with nothing going for it but Star Trek potential. DCP! As you can gather, it seems like the DCP is doing in terms of providing the reserved seating for This was STARFLEET in the fall of 1988. actually starting to get noticed and used, which is the disabled, captioning the videos in the video Today, STARFLEET's roster carries more than WONDERFUL even if it means l tend to, yet again, rooms, having interpreters for the deaf and hard of 7,000 members in 14 countries with 188 active get behind in my correspondence. hearing, and some of the other things the DCP has chapters. There is now a professionally-styled According to the Assistant Director, Peggy Drie- been involved with, the organizers could hardly newsletter, the Communique, mailed out bi- sel, the Nationals at Delecon unfortunately had believe it. monthly. An average of 500 new and renewal some MAJOR problems with access. From her I think that by telling organizers what is available, applications are processed each month. Eight report, there were a couple of people in wheel- there is a very good chance that more people will scholarships are awarded yearly to STARFLEET chairs who got very frustrated trying to deal with the be attending cons that are offering these services. members. Our budget now operates in the black, difficulties. I don’t want to single out any group or So, con organizers, if you want to have even more Our club is officially recognized by many of the con, but I was hoping that the Fleet’s National people at your cons, make your dealers happy, original, movie and Next Gen cast members. In the Conference would be something that we could use make extra fans happy, and just generally “Do A true nature of Gene Roddenberry’s dream for the as a model of how it can be done. But, there is Good Thing”, then offer these services. future, STARFLEET members assist hundreds of always next year! I had hoped to be able to attend a gathering of charities and conservation efforts. This is your Right now, the DCP is involved in helping the Region 2 shuttles being put on by the Region International Star Trek Fan Association as it is provide access for at least four conventions — 2 2 Shuttle Coordinator, as kind of an orientation to today. VULKONS, one in Atlanta and one in St. Peters- shuttles, and to better explain what the Disabled Regardless of where your allegiance lies, these burg, a STARCON in Denver and the “Weekend of Consultant Program can offer them, but unfortu- are facts all STARFLEET members can be proud the Vampires” con being put on by “The Marge”. nately, my job interfered. You know there is of. If you would like to join with us in thanking those Additionally, access was provided to Trek Happen- something wrong in your life when your job begins individuals who were instrumental in STARFLEET's ing, a one day mini-con that drew over 2800 interfering with your Trek!!! I may have to do turnaround, or for more information send a SASE people. Trek Happening was able to provide a something about this... by November 1st to; special setting for their sign language interpreter, Seriously, if you are interested in helping provide where even when the lights went down for the slide access in your con, feel free to contact and use the PROJECT THANKS show there was still a spotlight on the interpreter so Disabled Consultant Program. I can be reached at P.O. Box 7452 the hearing-impaired would have a clear view of the 4566 22 Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33713, North Augusta, SC 29841-1452 signs. Way to go Trek Happening Staff!!! I was Some of the things we can offer are, besides proud to have been made an honorary member of general help in making cons accessible, are back the staff, due to assistance given them on providing issues of the Communique on tape, Star Trek signs access. for cons, and tips on dealing with the disabled in I also recently attended a TREKFEST con, which your group and how better to include them in your seemed to make no effort to provide any accessibil- events. Feel free to use us! ity at all. While there was a small space left clear at I still have received no more applications for the CERTIFICATE NOTICE the beginning of the con for wheelchairs, there was CHRISTOPHER PIKE or REVA awards, so I will Thanks to all who have ordered certificates. If no indication given as to why this space was there, continue to put that program on hold. Sadly, those you have not heard back from me, please be so people naturally brought in chairs and filled the ships and shuttles who are doing things for the patient, I have moved and it takes a few extra spaces, leaving no access for wheelchairs. I spoke disabled, and those disabled members who are (weeks) days for my mail to reach me. The new with several people there who were either visually involved in making the Fleet better, don’t seem to be address is; Brad Pense, P.O. Box 2981, Sumter, or hearing impaired and who had to pay extra interested in being recognized and rewarded for S.C. 29151-298l. Rank certificates are available money to try to get a seat closer to the stage so they their efforts. lf you want to submit an award for $1.25 each or $1.00 each for orders of 5 or would be able to see and/or lip read the star’s application, just send it to the address above. Till more. New item; STARFLEET Award of Valor presentation, since there was no sign language next time .... (available through HQ ONLY). More items to interpreter provided either. follow soon. The Event of the Year Saturday, September cast of Star Trek; The Next Generation. 12, 1992 the Ninth An- Whoopi, who was referred to as a national nual American Cinema treasure, was touched and moved by the award. Awards were held at the She recounted her humble beginnings, and Beverly Hilton Hotel in California. Whoopi how she was "subliminally" called to Holly- Goldberg was honored with the Distinguished wood and a career in acting. Humor is synony- Achievement in Elm award, Frank Sinatra mous with Whoopi Goldberg, and it snuck in with the Distinguished Life Achievement in even in that very touching moment, when she Film and Music award and Jack Valenti with smiled and described her “party best ward- the Gloria Swanson Humanitarian award. The robe” that she put on just for this occasion. event was hosted by Robert Wagner with live Although she was smiling, she was obviously appearances by over 300 stars, including the moved by the honor. Way to go, Whoopi!

COMMUNIQUÉ • October/November 1992 • Page 7 and broadening the guidelines. I would appreciate comments on this. As to general information on the Scholarship Program… Dan McGinnis has asked me to con- STARFLEET tinue to work with the Scholarship Program next year if he is the next Fleet Admiral of STAR- FLEET. I have agreed to do that. If Rob Lerman SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM or Janis Moore is our next Fleet Admiral, he or she will make a choice for that position. Previ- ously, we have accepted applications from Janu- ary until June 1st of each year. For those mem- bers that have requested applications in the past few months, I have advised them to wait until after As you read this, six of our members are in Scholarship for Special Education. Since then I January, 1993. The December/January issue of college, fulfilling their dreams. This is due to your have received several requests for applications for the Communique will have information about efforts to fund our scholarship programs. Betsy that scholarship. This is a bit premature. Here is the next Fleet Admiral and who he/she has Matteis, one of our Space Explorers Scholarship how a scholarship "grows” to reality. First some- chosen for various departments and programs. winners will be deferring her classes until 1993. one, usually a chapter, suggests a Star Trek actor/ Please hold your requests for Scholarship appli- Betsy will attend Miami-Dade Community College. actress/ character to be recognized and an idea for cations until that time. Due to Hurricane Andrew things are a bit soggy on that scholarship. Then we get the actor/actress’ permission to use their name. Then the fund the campus. raising can really start. We feel that if a chapter/ As with everything we hear about these days, group/region wants to see a certain scholarship LETTER TO THE these scholarships involve money. While it is great started they should finish the project by seeing that SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORTERS to give this money to our members it has to come the first $500 is collected. That chapter organizes, from somewhere. Individual members can make promoted other groups, does fund-raisers, etc. The following is a letter received concerning donations when they join or renew. They mark it until the $500 is raised. During that time the at the bottom of the application and include the Scholarship Committee develops any guidelines the Space Explorers Memorial Scholarship; donation in their membership fee. I would encour- needed for choosing the winners. When all that is I am very pleased to acknowledge your $500.00 age everyone that is recruiting members to make accomplished the following June a winner is cho- Contributed Scholarship to Southeast Missouri them aware of the Scholarship Program and maybe sen to receive scholarship money for that fall State University for Robin Lynch. We are truly donate $1.00. A portion of the proceeds from session. We are now partially through that pro- grateful for your thoughtful support. On behalf of STARFLEET Merchandise is put aside for scholar- gram. There is an interest and we have John de Southeast Missouri State University, I thank you ship funds. Many chapters are supporting their Lancie’s permission to use his name. Now guide- for your gift. Your support is greatly appreciated. Regional efforts and challenges to raise a majority lines need to be set up and the money needs to be Sincerely, of the money. There are often rattles and auctions raised. The interest for the Schol- Melanie A. Murray, arship comes from Region 7. There has been some Director of Annual Giving. held at conventions that our chapters are actively interest in Region 5 for a Scholarship honoring working. All these are important to keep the funds Levar Burton and his efforts to promote literacy building. programs. Rather than having two similar scholar- In the last issue of the Communique, it was ships we might consider combining the efforts into announced that we would have a John de Lancie one scholarship increasing the fund-raising efforts

Community Services Corner Commander Kathleen Clements • Director

When I sat down to prepare the community addition, some 2,000 pounds of newspapers and Both conventions will feature a charity auction. As service report, I found it hard to believe that two aluminum were recycled. One ship, the USS you know, WishCon Il will benefit the Make-A- months had actually passed since I prepared the last Superior, helped the City of Marquette raise $2,300 Wish Foundation, and the Longfellow’s efforts will report. The summer months sure did seem to fly by running a gaming both at the City’s Family Fest. be directed toward the Maine Children's Cancer by. Summertime is vacation time, and it was The USS Pendragon has raised over $1,545.00 Program. I take my hat off to these ships and others certainly evident in the Ship Reports that I read. with raffles and garage sales to benefit a variety of who have hosted conventions. It takes a tremen- Almost every chapter either had a picnic, barbe- charities. dous amount of time and effort. cue, pool party or all three. However, just because At least 12 chapters reported collecting can By the next issue, l hope to be able to report on people were taking time to enjoy themselves, didn’t goods at their regular ship meetings and then the efforts being made to help out those members mean that our Fleet wasn’t active — not by a long donating the food to local food banks. This seems in Region Two who have lost everything to Hurri- shot. to be a growing trend across the Fleet. The cane Andrew. Many chapters have already begun The cut off for this issue of the Communique Humane Society is also benefiting from this prac- gathering relief supplies to send down. was September 1st. Therefore, only three chap- tice, as several ships have also donated over 400 ters reported working for the Muscular Dystrophy pounds of pet food. CARDS OF CHEER NEEDED: On a less Telethon. However, I know from past experience The summer months are a good time to get out global but still equally important level, Barbara that STARFLEET chapters across the country and clean up those adopted highways. At least McGinnis, member of the USS Hexum has under- always turn out in force to support Jerry`s Kids, and seven chapters hit the streets with many more gone major surgery three times in the last two I am looking forward to the next batch of Ship working on their adopted beaches, rivers and parks. weeks. While she is recovering nicely and the Reports to see just how many of you were out there It is not just places that are being adopted, two prognosis is good, cards of cheer would be of a manning the phones. chapters reported adopting Grandparents and a great help during the mending stages. Send cards After going through all the Ship Reports that I Great Uncle. Let’s not forget the adopted manatees and letters to: Barbara McGinnis,15 West G received in time for this issue, I estimated the and whales out there that our Fleet supports. Street, Belleville, IL 62220. various ships of the Fleet have contributed approxi- Both the USS Konkordium and USS Longfellow Please keep all of these Fleet members in your mately $7,066.00 to benefit local charities. In will be hosting conventions with K&L Production. thoughts and prayers.

COMMUNIQUÉ • October/November 1992 • Page 8 • shuttle Alam’ak, NCC-1798A/01, CO Jody Issackson, XO S.C. Bresson, Minnesota; Support ship/Czar`ak • shuttle Asimov, FB-07/A02, CO Mary Lou Hopper, XO Jeanette Kappler, New York; Fleet Bay • shuttle Blackheart, NCC-1860/14, CO Ann Francesconi, XO Kris Sagan, Pennsylvania; Support ship/Avenger Clayton Melanson • shuttle Cassiopeia, NCC-1784/05, CO Coordinator Larry D. French, Sr., XO Jason Lindquist, Maine; Support ship/Kasimar • shuttle Daniel Soule, FB-05/A03, CO Keith Marshall, XO Dana Marshall, Washington; Greetings from Stampede-In-Motion. I am im- honors go to Sherry Hopper, again. I believe that this Fleet Bay pressed! It was only three days after I got my copy is the first time that a group or individual has been • shuttle Endurance, NCC-2520/01, CO of the last Communique that I started getting Stampede honored two times in a row. Keep up the good work! Saul Abraham, XO Michael Warner, Sr., Penn- donations at my new address. You people are really on The rest of the contributors include; USS Alliance; sylvania; Support ship/Ascension the ball. By the time you read this I will be in the new James Casselbury; USS Challenger; USS Chesapeake; • shuttle Europe, NCC-2301/02, CO Beate Gel- location, As I write this, I am still at the old as the move Elenore Claassen; USS Columbus; Joe Deaver; Janet lings, XO Frank Schiele, West Germany; is several weeks behind. Blame it on the painter. Doctors; Allyson Dyar; USS Hawkeye; Jack Hopkins; Support ship/Nighthawk (When you do it all yourself in the evening after work, it Louise Kordus; 46th Marine Strike Group; USS Mav- • shuttle Firefox, NCC-2101/01, CO Amie takes longer than expected!) erick; James McCarthy; Melissa Nelson; USS Maat; Kitch, XO Chris Dunning, South Carolina; Sup- On to the subject of stamps. Another reporting USS Pendragon; IRS Phoenix, Romulan Star Empire; port ship/Star League period is behind us. We had 29 individuals/groups P M Reid; USS Republic, Alex Rosenzweig; Shuttle • shuttle Henri Dunant, NCC-70637/03, donating this month for a total of only 7 pounds. I hope Savannah; Bill Schwab; USS Tutakai; USS Valsalva; CO Ann Dysinger, XO Ken Dysinger, Illinois; that this is just a sign of the summer months and that William Vodrey. Support ship/Galaxy the fall will pick back up again. Let's see if we can end Until later, when we meet again further down the • shuttle Indestructible, FB-02/A01, CO this year with record-breaking numbers. log book, live long and prosper. Chat with y'all later, Barbara Cotton, XO Kevin Dennard, Georgia; At a recent meeting, I was asked a very basic but Fleet Bay certainly overlooked question: What kind of stamps are STARFLEET Stampede • shuttle Millennium, NCC-2100B/0l , CO we talking about? I do talk about stamps but fail to Captain Clayton Melanson Danny Underwood, XO Tony Caraffa, Florida; mention that they are postage stamps. I forget that not Stampede Coordinator Support ship/Federation everybody who reads about Stampede was here at the 3510 Willow Ridge Drive • shuttle Ramius, NCC-70637/02, CO beginning. I’m willing to bet that I do a better job of Arlington, TX 76017 Russell Godwin, XO Chris Dunivan, Arkansas; remembering this. 87:6003/8000 Support ship/Galaxy Many thanks for your contributions this time around. • shuttle Savannah, NCC-2101/02, CO Vessel honors go to the Shuttle Aquila and individual Alan Farthing, XO Theresa Silveira, Georgia, Support ship/Star League • shuttle S`L`heya, NCC-1869/01, CO Rachel Hawken, XO James Wilcox, California; Support ship/Gallant Shuttle • shuttle Tikopai, FB-04/15, CO Scott Sommer, XO Tracy Newby, California; Fleet Operations Command Bay VAdm. Cindy Krell • Director We would also like to congratulate the follow- 2026 Wrightsboro Road • Augusta, Ga 30904 ing groups that have successfully completed the shuttle Program and have earned the right to join Greetings! I’m Vice Admiral Cindy Krell, now shuttle Program, most of which can be found in the ranks of the Fleet. in charge of shuttle Operations for the Fleet. the first Fleet—wide Shuttle Handbook scheduled • USS Columbia - NCC-621 (Just goes to show there is no telling what to be released in October 1992. It is intended for • USS Khai Tam - NCC-81000 unusual souvenirs you can find yourself tak- use by shuttles, support ships and RCs, but is • USS Lexington - NCC-1703 ing home from a STARFLEET Convention.) available to any STARFLEET member (see order • USS Nautilus - NCC-1778 Let me tell you that transferring command is form). Thanks to the Communique staff for • USS Nomad - NCC-1805 no small task. First, I would like to introduce your adding their talents to the new Shuttle Hand- ShOC Staff: Cmdr. Lillian Wan, Lt. Brenda book. • USS Yamato - NCC-71807 All shuttle monthly reports are due to ShOC Cash, Lt. Tom Knauber, Lt. Wayne Telfer, 1st Lt. The Sparrow Hawk of Montpelier, Vermont William Holden, Lt. Michael Holden and Ens. recently lost their CO Diane Haskin and are by the 15th of the month (i.e. the report for Katy Keisler are all members of the USS Star trying to continue the shuttle program to com- October is due by November 15th). Please League. Commander Rob Klinger will be stay- missioning. Their new CO is Raymond Toolan. report using the shuttle Operations copy of the ing on as my assistant through November. Ad- The Tiberius of Portland, Maine was led by SSR forms. They are included in your launch ditional staff openings are planned at that time. their CO Penny Rideout as they marched in the package and make tracking your progress easier Thanks also go to other members around the Maine Potato Blossom Festival Parade. (Sounds for everyone involved. (Note: late or missing Fleet who have sent congratulations and/or very interesting, wish they had enclosed pic- reports could seriously delay or prevent gradua- offered assistance. The shuttles, ships, RCs and tures. ) tion from the shuttle program.) their designated shuttle coordinators have been The staff and l would like to welcome these We are pleased to help STARFLEET grow. very cooperative during this transition period. new shuttles to the Fleet and offer our congratu- May the wind be at your backs and your outer hull Thanks again folks. lations to those crews who have successfully Since the transportation (by UPS) of the never breach. completed the STARFLEET shuttle Program! ShOC data files to its new location (thanks Kenny), the staff and I have been very busy, and • shuttle Accord, NCC-1860/17, CO Mark See page 10 for more shuttle information it will be several more weeks before we are fully H. Anbinder, XO Michael Shappe, New York; stabilized. There will be several changes to the Support ship/Avenger

COMMUNIQUÉ • October/November 1992 • Page 9 COL Joe Maurantonio has been instructed to begin • LTC Carey Sperling transferred to CO, course development on at least five new exams for the TACAIR Operations college, to be completed at one per month between • MAJ Rex Mofett enw SFM Chief of Operations August and December 1992: • SGM Brian Hannah new Senior Marine Officer, • Basic Flight School (Revised) Region 5 • Advanced Flight School (Revised) • LTC Eileen Kirby has stepped down as • Convention Security School Surgeon General/SFMC • Special Forces School • CAPT Charlotte Howey new CO, • Drill Instructors School 17th Marine Division LTC Stemmle and MAJ Jones are actively working on a 5th Edition of the STARFLEET Marine Manual, Total Strike Group strength in STARHEET is to include the bulk of the FM-06 Operations and approximately 60 plus units. Numeric strength is Administration Manual in the rewrite. We hope to have estimated at 300 marines total (active and reserve). this project completed sometime this Fall. Efforts continue to establish an accurate ‘head count’ Let me also say that, while we anticipate deadlines of each marine unit and Division by LTC Bill Stemmle, BGen. Jim Harris the Chief of SFMC/SF Administration. for our manuals, courses, and other projects - we often Marine Commandant Several new units have been formed in the SFMC, have difficulty meeting those deadlines. We need to P.O. Box 3282, Petersburg, VA 2305-3282 and include: remember that the SFMC is a ‘fan-generated’ club and • 1st Marine Strike Group - survives in large part to the volunteer efforts and The opportunities for the growth of the STAR- USS NIGHTHAWK, NCC-2301 contributions of it’s members. The Command Staff FLEEF Marines are many. The Marine College is • 58th Marine Strike Group - Shuttle TRITON gives each project their ‘best shot’ to complete on time moving to new levels of service and professional • 59th Marine Strike Group - and with quality results. Sometimes family, job, school, development, marine technical manuals remain some USS BONAVENTURE, NCC-102 health, or other considerations take precedent over of the best in the Fleet, new manuals and revisions to • 60th Marine Strike Group - marine activities. Many times, things get done simply current manuals are well underway, the number of Shuttle STONEWALL JACKSON by the generosity of individual members who contrib- Strike Groups continue to grow, the SFMC Command • 61st Marine Strike Group - ute their own time, money and energy to see things Staff has been established and continues to function USS TRAUMER, NCC·10522 through. smoothly, and the unique relationship between SFMC • 62nd Marine Strike Group - and SMI offers many exciting future possibilities. Shuttle INDESTRUCTABLE There have been several personnel transfers and • 64th Marine Strike Group - changes: USS HAWKEYE, NCC-4950 • CPT James Lee “Acting” CO, 1st Marine Division • 65th Marine Strike Group - • MAJ Michael Wallace, “Acting” XO, USS ARIES, NCC-71806 1st Marine Division So You Want to Become A Shuttle by Cindy Krell Any group wishing to form a chartered chap- ter of STARFLEET must first complete the shuttle program. Here’s how to get started:

1. You must have a minimum of five (5) paid STARFLEET STARFLEET members, with no more than two (2) members on each Family Membership being counted towards the five (5). SHUTTLE/SUPPORT SHIP HANDBOOK

2. Both the proposed shuttle Commander and ORDER FORM shuttle First Officer must be 18 years of age. This Complete details on how to begin a shuttle program through commissioning as a starship. is for obvious legal reasons. The Commanding It contains step by step instructions, as well as, addresses and form examples you will need to Officer (CO) must be elected by a majority vote. complete your program

3. The distance (presently stated at 50 miles) Please send check/ money order made out to STARFLEET for $2 .00 (postage paid), to Chief of your shuttle from any other STARFLEET of Shuttle Operations, VAdm. Cindy Krell, 2020 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta, GA 30904 chapter is such that it will not interfere or impede the neighboring chapters. The distance call will be the judgement of your Regional Coordinator. Please print/type:

4. The proposed elected shuttle commander STARFLEET Membership Number (SCC#): and appointed executive officer must take and pass Officer’s Training School (OTS) from STAR- FLEET Academy. An application is enclosed NAME: with your STARFLEEY membership packet. ADDRESS: The details of pre-launch through starship commissioning are covered in the Shuttle/Sup- port ship Handbook (see order form). CITY/STATE/ZIP:

TELEPHONE NUMBER:

COMMUNIQUÉ • October/November 1992 • Page 10 ROVACON 17, October 274, 1992. Salem Civic Center, Salem, For more information write; P.O. Box 8303, Philadelphia, PA VA 24153. Guests include George Takei, Marion Zimmer Bradley, 19101 or call Chairperson Anne Norton at 609-764-8294. Yvonne Craig, John Gardner, Forry Ackerman, Hal Clement, Deanna Lund. For information write: RoVa Con, P.O. Box 1 17, Salem, VA, MEGACON ‘92, November 21-22, Atlantic City Convention Cen- 24153, (703)-389-6400. ter and Trump Plaza, NJ. Guests include: Jonathan Frakes, Levar Burton, Michael Dom, Nichelle Nichols, George Takei, June Lockhart, OKTOBERTREK ‘92, October 9711, 1992 in Hunt Valley, MD. Mark Goddard, Marta Kristen, Billy Mumy, Angela Cartwright, Laura Guests include DeForest Kelley, Brent Spiner, Marc Okrand and Banks, Dave McDonnell, Mark Altman and Edward Gross. For Howard Weinstein. For more information write: OktoberTrek, 6656 information write: MEGACON `92, PO Box 185, Ellicott City, MD, Aspern Drive, Elkridge, MD, 21227, (410)-379-6930. 21041. or call (410) 385-3300.

CONFEDERATION, October 9-12, 1992 at the Holiday Inn, VISIONS ‘92, November 27-29, 1992, Ramada Hotel O'Hare, Leicester, England. Guest include George Takei, John de Lancie and Chicago, IL. Guests: Colin Baker, Jeremy Bentham, Jan Chappell, . For more information write: Fiona Barrowclough, Nickolas Grace and John Peel. Tickets; $35.00 for 3day, $25.00 for 129 Westfield Road, Nothants, NN8 3HN, England. 2day, $15.00 for 1 day. For more information send SASE: Her Majesty’s Entertainment, Ltd., P.O. Box 1202, Highland Park. IL NOVAG VII, October 16-18, 1992, Westpark Hotel, Leesburg, 60035 or call: 708-405-WHO1. Virgina. Historical and Fantasy Gaming convention, put on by the Northern Virginia Adventure Gamers Club, welcomes all Gamers and CRAKERCON 2, March 19-21, 1993. Baymeadows Holiday Inn, Hobbists. Events include 24 hour gaming, Vendors showing off their Jacksonville, FL. GoH Ben Bova; AGoH Jeff Adams; Special Guest wares, Club sponsored events and snack bar. For more information Walter Miller, Jr, Membership: $15 til November, 1992 then $20. send a SASE to Novag Vii, c/o Ralph Allen, PO Box 122, Sterling, Room rate $50 single, double, quad; call (904)737-1700. For more VA, 22170. information CrakerCon, PO Box 8356, Jacksonville, FL, 32239- 8356 DREAMWERKS, October 17n18, 1992, Ramada Harrisburg, New Cumberland, PA. Guest include Michelle Forbes and David McDonnell. TEX-TREK ‘93, July 2-4, 1993, Sheraton Hotel, Arlington, TX. Write or call1 Dreamwerks. Box 3273, Boca Raton, FL, 33427, 1993 STARFLEET National Conference. Guest list to be announced. (407)-488-2822. More information to follow.

DREAMWERKS, Octover 24-25, 1992 at the Irem Temple, Wilkes

Barre, PA. Guests include and Suzie Plakson. Write or call: Dreamwerks, Box 3273, Boca Raton, FL, 33427, (407)-488- 2822.

DREAMWERKS, October 31r November 1, 1992. Leonard Nimoy and Andreas Katsulas (Fomalok) at the St. Louis Airport Hilton, 10330 Natural Bridge Road, St. Louis, MO 63134. Each day 7 $25 advance/$30 door. Reserved seat $10 extra by mail, Call or write Dreamwerks, Box 3273, Boca Raton, FL, 33427 (407)-488-2822.

VULKON, November 6-8, 1992, Hilton & Towers, St. Petersburg,

FL. Guest: Leonard Nimoy, Dave McDonnell, Ann Crispin and Cheryl Mandus. At the door; 2 day tickets, $40.00. Saturday only $25.00, Sunday only $20.00. For more information call (305) 434-

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COMMUNIQUÉ • October/November 1992 • Page 11 STARFLEET’S NEXT GENERATION Rear Admiral Dan McGinnis, candidate for Fleet Admiral

To all STARFLEET Members: As the election process for the next Fleet Admiral begins, I would like to share with you some of the hopes and dreams I have for the future of this fan association. It takes a special kind of leadership to guide an organization the size of STARFLEET. We’ve grown to over 7,200 members; in nearly 200 chapters; in no less than six different countries. We’ve truly become an INTERNATIONAL Star Trek fan association. But, those thousands of members pose new challenges to our membership. Our course must be navigated by someone who has a proven record of building solid foundations and someone who possesses the leadership abilities to keep it on course. I have served as Region 12 Coordinator for nearly four years. During this time, Region 12 has more than doubled in membership and has tripled in the number of active chapters. It has grown from one of the smallest regions, to the second largest region in STARFLEET. In addition to serving as Region Coordinator, I founded and served as Commanding Officer of the USS HEXUM for four years. I have also served the members of STARFLEET as Chairman of the Scholarship Fund Raising Committee, Chairman of the Bylaws Drafting Committee and host to two separate STARFLEET National Conferences. Making the decision to run for Fleet Admiral was something I decided upon some time ago. Over the past several years, I've spoken with hundreds of STARFLEET members, across this organization, about their hopes and their vision for the future of this fan association. We developed a complete 16 page brochure outlining our proposals for the future and providing biographical information on the leaders who would form our administration. We have mailed hundreds of these brochures to every chapter in STARFLEET seeking to present solutions to many of the issues that face our organization. All of this was done to provide maximum distribution of ideas and to promote open communication and discussion for all members. If you would like a copy of our brochure, send an SASE to; Dan McGinnis, 640 White Street, Belleville, IL 622214872. We communicated with every Region Coordinator and many Commanding Officers (ship and shuttle alike) to discuss issues and gain input into the direction of STARFLEET's future. We contacted many of STARFLEET’s department directors and continue to seek insight and input from different leaders across this organization. And, I traveled across many regions speaking with STARFLEET members about what they want out of this fan association. Our entire team has been visible and accessible and we will continue to be so. Dozens and dozens of letters have been received from members across the United States, Canada and . These letters have been so very helpful in developing fun ideas for our members, developing solutions to the various problems and addressing the needs of our chapters and our members. They have repeatedly stressed the importance of communication throughout all levels of the Fleet. And, perhaps most important, these letters have allowed me to see what you, the member, wants out of this organization. It’s allowed me to look to the future, to make course corrections to our ideas and to make many, many new friends along the way. All this communication is so very important to my team and me, because it has let us know where the individual members, the individual chapters and the individual regions stand on those issues which confront our growing international organization. What we have learned from all this communication has been invaluable. We have learned that, while a great many problems do exist, the members are interested in making this organization more fun. They are interested in working together to resolve the problems of our organization; to develop new ideas and enjoy the opportunity to form new friendships with members from all around the world. And, they are interested in having a larger input into the decisions which affect our organization as a whole. While this is an election for Fleet Admiral, the success of any leader is dependent upon the team that he/she has supporting him/her. Several months ago, I was the first candidate to announce to the members of STARFLEET my entire Executive Committee ticket. While this is not required by the STARFLEET Constitution, I felt this was important to set the stage for good, open and positive communication with the embers. This was the first time the membership at large has been given the opportunity to know the entire ticket of a candidate for Fleet Admiral before the election was finished and the ballots had been counted. I sought out some of the best qualified people to serve STARFLEET, based not upon rank or geographic location, but based upon their willingness and ability to perform their duties in the best interest of STARFLEET and it’s members. And, my entire proposed Executive Committee was present at the 1992 STARFLEET National Conference to meet and speak with the hundreds of ‘Fleet members gathered there. Jeff Haffner, Alex Rosenzweig, Jeannette Maddox, Jon Pajion, Cindy Krell, Lisa Wolf and I are dedicated to bringing you the best leadership we can. We have been listening to your concerns and we are very honored to have been a part of developing solutions to address those needs. We are a team. And, we're a team that will be working for all the members of this organization. We want to work with you to develop answers to the problems that present themselves; and, to seek solutions to avoid future problems. But, equally important, we will work with you to develop the FANDOM, FRIENDSHIP and FUN that any fan association must offer to its membership. Our campaign has concentrated on the issues. We have focused on listening to your concerns and working with you to develop solutions. We respect the right of each member to choose who shall lead this organization for the next two years. I am seeking the position of Fleet Admiral. I have listened to you, the members of STARFLEET. Together we have discussed your ideas and your solutions. Together, we can work to build a better and stronger association for all the fans of STAR TREK. I will not make campaign promises, for these are easy to make and difficult to keep. Instead, I commit to you to do the very best I can to lead this association in the direction you want it to go. I commit, with your help, to build an even brighter future for STARFLEET; The International Star Trek Fan Association. I want to be your next Fleet Admiral. I ask for your support and for your vote. Thank you very much!

Dan McGinnis

COMMUNIQUÉ • October/November 1992 • Page 12 ELECTION CAMPAIGN PLATFORM for the Campaign of Admiral Rob Lerman for Fleet Admiral of Starfleet

The Preamble: In the last four years, Starfleet has grown from a loose-knit group of Star Trek fans to a large credible organization of people who choose to follow the values espoused in Star Trek. Now we are engaged in the beginning of the next chapter in the history of Starfleet as we come to the election procedures to choose the next Fleet Admiral of Starfleet. With such progress made in recent history, the selection of a successor should not be taken lightly. The selection of this successor may not be an easy task at all if there is more than one person qualified for the position Therefore, the purpose of this platform is to acquaint you with Rob Lerrnan and his proposed staff and their views on the future of Starfleet. The Platform: Administration - The administration of such a large diverse organization cannot be done by only a handful of people. It takes a well organized group that is knowledgeable of the feelings of the membership and in constant contact with each other. In order to gain diverse input from all Starfleet members, the proposed Admiralty Board includes members from six different regions The most effective managers are those who successfully delegate responsibility. The distances between the Admiralty Board members is not a problem due to available high-speed communications. The majority of the Board members are already on TrekNet which provides overnight transmission of information. For the few times when this is not acceptable, the telephone works quite well. With a pledge to maintain constant contact, open communications among all of the Board members will be maintained providing for the best possible leadership of Starfleet Membership - The individual members in Starfleet are what makes Starfleet the organization that it is. You as members deserve the highest of priorities Whether it is joining Starfleet or lust renewing your membership, launching a shuttle or being commissioned, enrolling in an Academy course, coordinating a region, running a ship or just being a member who has a question, the leadership structure of Starfleet should be responsive to your needs. Support for all levels of this organization needs to be quick and accurate. It is a goal of the Lerman team to provide a structure that can quickly direct your request to the proper person. Nothing could be more exasperating that making a request and getting a run-around or having an extremely long wait for an answer Information - What is the value of information? It has no value at all if it is not being used. Starfleet has lot of information that could be put to very good use. A plan has been developed for the maintenance and distribution of this information The membership information will arrive at Starfleet headquarters where it will be entered into a computer. This computer will bundle the new information for electronic transfer to the Computer Operations Center. The CompOpCen computer will automatically integrate this information into the master database and print mailing labels and membership cards where needed. This will allow for a 24-hour turnaround time for registration in most cases. This information will be distributed to the Regional Coordinators by the most efficient method Regional Coordinators are most efficient when they have the necessary information with which to work CompOpCen will, on a regular basis, print renewal reminders, maintain membership packets, scan ships rosters for membership requirements, send the annual duty roster to the ships, maintain the roster of OTS and OCC graduates and print the labels for mailing the Communique, in short, CompOpCen will provide all of the services listed under Section XXII, Auxiliary Starfleet Departments, Computer Operations Center, in the Starfleet Membership Handbook. CompOpCen will, in addition, provide any other services deemed useful and appropriate by the Admiralty Board. Interaction - Starfleet did not become the vibrant organization that it is by sitting back and watching. What is the secret to our success? interaction! We interact with our community and we interact with each other. We have interacted on a local level, a regional level and national level. Appreciation is shown with commendations such as the Rookie Chapter of the Year and the Chapter of the Year With about 7000 members in over 150 chapters, these commendations do not adequately give justice to the amount of work done annually. With proper guidance given to the Regional staffs, regional commendations with national recognition will help cover this shortfall. Not only should the chapters be given more recognition, but also individuals working on the regional and national levels Recognition on the national and regional level should not exclude rank advancement People are motivated by recognition and more recognition is due Recognition - Recognition not only builds self-esteem but also motivates others. An aggressive Starfleet Recognition Program should fit the bill A well written program properly administered will provide continuity from year to year so that everyone will know lust what to expect. The current newsletter program would be expanded just as the size and scope of the Fleet is expanded. There is no way that a monthly newsletter can compete with a quarterly newsletter so why not have monthly, bimonthly and quarterly newsletter and fanzine competition? Why have only printed competition? The creativity of our members should be able to produce a terrific video of club activities. Each region should be encouraged to conduct it’s own competition. Nothing fine tunes ability better than some good competition. Communications - Where would any organization be without good communications? The Communique is an outstanding example of an effective display of the activities of a national organization As we all know, some things cannot watt for a bimonthly publication. The Fleet Status Update published on a monthly basis will be better equipped to handle more routine operational matters such as filling a vacancy on the national level or seeking an opinion from the leadership level of the local clubs The Fleet Status Update will be automatically distributed to COs, Regional Coordinators and the Executive Committee and will be available to everyone else on a per request basis. The Team: • COMMANDER OF STARFLEET - Admiral Rob Lerman Rob has been a member of Starfleet for over 11 years He was co-founder and commanding officer of the USS Defiance, until he stepped down from command in 1989, and also served as Coordinator of the Starfleet Senior captains Network, OTS Director and Assistant Academy Director. Starfleet Academy, which has been around since STARFLEET’s inception, has flourished and grown under Rob's leadership from five colleges to its all time high of 12 schools, with new schools of Officer’s Command College, College of Computer Sciences, Academy of Starfleet Engineering, Marine College, Starfleet Corps of Engineers, Starfleet Academy Cadet School, College of Communications, Chaplain/ Counselor Corps, and the College of History Since Rob became Commandant, the Academy has serviced over 5,000 Starfleet members. As an experienced member of the Starfleet Executive Committee, Rob has sought to keep the fun and spirit of Starfleet paramount through Starfleet Academy. He has respected Starfleet academic freedom and Rob’s only insistence is that each school’s courses must be challenging and fun. He is also the coordinator of the Galactic Crossroads BBS, formerly known as STARFLEET ACADEMY BBS, TREKNET’s computer bulletin board which brings instant STAR TREK and Starfleet news. entertainment and information to any Starfleet member with a computer and modem The Echo has been viewed by an estimated 2,000 members throughout the world Rob is employed in construction and as a broadcast engineer at the am/fm station in the metropolitan Sacramento area. • VICE COMMANDER OF STARFLEET - Captain Anita Davis Anita has been a member of Starfleet for nearly 5 years She helped found the USS Renegade, (with Comm. Marlene Miller of VAS), in the northern part of Region I In October 1990 she was asked to take over Starfleet Academy's Post Graduate School, which had been off-line for some time PGS has been expanded and revised in the past two years. Four new courses have been added. All courses come in a bound, laser printed manual, and the courses also reflect Next Generation material as well as Classic Trek. One month after accepting assignment as PGS director Anita was asked to participate on a seven member committee working on Starfleet's by-laws. The committee was given three months to have a working set of by-laws to present to the Fleet Admiral and the entire membership of Starfleet. The committee met the deadline, but no further action on them has been taken by the Fleet Admiral. “l feel the most important part of my contribution to the by-laws was the section on the removal of the President and Vice-president of Starfleet. It is important that the leadership of Starfleet be accountable, and if necessary, subject to removal by the membership in a workable manner.” A police detective/sergeant by profession, Anita is also president of the Women Law Enforcement Officers of Ohio, and she was a member of the Ohio Attorney General’s Multi-Cultural Diversity panel which is setting the pattern for Ohio law enforcement training in recognizing and respecting cultural differences. In addition she serves as parliamentarian for the Police Association. • CHIEF OF OPERATIONS - Rear Admiral Terry Wyatt Terry is the former Commanding Officer of the USS Resolution in British Columbia and the former Regional Coordinator for Region 10. Currently, Terry is the Commanding Officer of the USS Courageous in Seattle, Washington (Region 5). • CHIEF OF COMMUNICATIONS - Admiral Jack Fields Formerly Region 15 Coordinator and Commanding Officer of the USS Constitution, Jack has been in Starfleet for almost 15 years, having served as Chief of Communications under Fleet Steve Smith and Jeannette Maddox. He is the founder of the USS Eagle of Region 4, one of Starfleet’s oldest, still existing ships. Jack is presently Starfleet Academy's Director of the College of Communications. • DIRECT OR OF STARFLEET ACADEMY - Fleet Captain Lori Anne Brown Lori has been in Starfleet for 11 years, having founded the USS Paegan, Region 2’s oldest chapter, which she still commands She has served as the Director of the Region 2 Division Chief Program for the past four years. Lori has also worked on several regional programs, including the Region 2 Awards Program, and is chairperson of TachyCon, the Paegan's annual convention. • CHIEF OF SHUTTLE OPERATIONS - Admiral David Ryan A member of Starfleet for over 14 years, Dave has served as Commanding Officer of the USS Ursa Minor, the USS Kasimar, the USS Intrepid II, and the USS Christa McAuliffe He has also served as Region 7 Regional Coordinator and was one of the first appointed Sector Chiefs. Dave is currently Commanding Officer of the USS Hood. • CHIEF OF COMPUTER OPERATIONS - Captain Clayton Melanson Although Clayton has been in Starfleet only three years, he was instrumental in getting Region 3 active in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas area, earning the nickname of “The Father of Region 3”. He was founder and Commanding Officer of the USS Lancelot and is currently Chief Operations Officer for Region 3 and Starfleet Stampede Coordinator. The Conclusion: We have tried to acquaint you with some of the concerns and consideration that we, the Lerman Team, have for the future of Starfleet, This is in no way a complete list of everything in which we have an interest. We have touched briefly on several items to show that our interest covers all aspects of Starfleet and mat you, the members, are the most important asset of Starfleet. We highly encourage each of you to carefully consider the choices and vote in this election, And while you are considering your choice, please feel free to review the platform for the Lerman Team We believe that the team that we have assembled has the diversity, interest and ability to be the best choice for the advancement of Starfleet for the next two years. lf you have any further questions or comments, feel free to contact Rob Lerman at (916) 348-0726 between 6pm and 9pm Pacific Time, or send an SASE to him at P.O. Box 554, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 for a copy of the Lerman platfom in its entirety. Remember, Starfleet is YOUR club, and we’ll be there when you need us. Thanks for your support.

COMMUNIQUÉ • October/November 1992 • Page 13 ELECTION CAMPAIGN PLATFORM

for Rear Admiral Janis Moore, a candidate for Fleet Admiral

I have been a member a Starfleet since 1982, In August of 1982, I initiated the formation of a ship/chapter in Sacramento. I was voted Executive Officer of the U.S.S Defiance. I retained that position for three years and was then elected to be commanding officer for another three years. I was appointed as the Regional Coordinator in Region Four, and have served as the Regional Coordinator for the past three years. I also have been the director of the Officer’s Training School and I have chaired the Starfleet National Conference. I have done volunteer campaign work for various political candidates in local, state and national office. I started out as a general “go-fer” and graduated to Assistant Security Chief. In fact, doing security work for these political conventions ultimately became my training ground for my later security volunteer work at science fiction conventions. In the past I was a member of the Dr. Who Fan Club of Sacramento, and a member of the International “V” club. I am a Past Matron of my Eastem Star Chapter, Adah Chapter Number One, Prince Hall. I've been involved in various charity functions that the Defiance has worked on, For the first time last year, we worked with the Yolo Hospice, which put on a Masquerade at the County Fair Mall in Woodland, California during Halloween. We volunteered our services at their wine tasting booth. We did such a good job that they’ve invited us back again this year. I am also a member of the Klingon Assault Group. I am the current president of the John Levene Fan Club, which is just getting off the ground now. I am currently an employee of Sacramento County and have been for the last 21 years. I work for the District Attorney’s Office in the Victim/Witness Program as a Claims Specialist. The person I have chosen to be my vice president is Vice Admiral Denise Peterson. I have chosen her for her expertise, commitment, integrity and open-mindedness which will assist me in providing the best possible leadership in the Fleet.

Vice Admiral Denise Peterson, Vice Commander Denise Peterson has been active in Starfleet since July of 1988 when she signed aboard the U.S.S, Horizon as “Initial Contact” officer. By December she had been promoted to Commander and started her own shuttle, the U.S,S. Invicta/26246, serving the St. Charles, Missouri area. Denise was also active at the regional level. She chaired the Region 12 Summit at Galactic Trekfest in St, Louis. Denise was appointed Region 12 shuttle program director and she organized and administered Shuttle Operations Command at the National level. Denise started with 22 shuttles and when she stepped down in March of 1991 she had over 60 shuttles. Denise had developed a reputation as a problem-solver, which will stand her in good stead as Vice Commander, Starfleet. Through Denise Peterson's efforts, the Starfleet Scholarship program has grown and prospered. In fact, due to Denise's efforts, the concept of the “Celebrity” scholarships, to name two, James Doohan and DeForest Kelley, were established. She is still active at the Regional level on their behalf. Denise holds Region l2’s highest honors, the Distinguished Service Award and Officer of the Year for 1990. In her mundane life she is a laboratory Technician.

Platform for the Future Below is a list of my concerns for the future of Starfleet, and the means by which I would like to effect constructive change within the Fleet. Paramount amongst my concerns is the lack of communication between the members and Headquarters, the sometimes poor response back from Headquarters to the members, and the manner in which these communications are relayed. I feel with efficient organization I will ensure that a members letter will be answered within one or two weeks, and it will never be ignored or put off. It may not always be the answer you hoped for. but it will be a fair and open-minded one. Phone calls will be returned within two days, either by myself or my staff. The Fleet Status Update will be resurrected and will come out each month in a timely manner and will continually update all policies acted upon by the Executive Committee and the Admiralty Board, as well as report on the development of new programs and departments when needed Ensuring members receive membership and renewal packets in a timely manner will be a top priority. A membership representative will be selected in each region to handle membership problems and act as liaison with the Vice Commander, Starfleet (who is charged with resolving membership problems). This representative will pg be involved in the day—to-day running of the region, as that is still the province of the Regional Coordinator. I feel strongly Regional Coordinators should be given more responsibilities, They should be authorized to reward good work by being able to confer the rank of Captain, so that the captain rank will be more accessible to non-command officers. I have always felt that the regional coordinators should be selected by the members they represent either by election or by mutual consent. Headquarters should not be involved in this process, either directly or indirectly. There is no reason why a RC should not be given the authorization to promote members to Captain. Who better knows their own region than the RC? However, this does not mean RCs should use this authorization to promote favoritism. Since most of the current RCs appear to be doing fine in that respect, I foresee very few problems in this area. However, a member should always be comfortable enough to approach his/her RC and expect to be treated fairly and with respect. If the RC is doing a good job and the regions members are happy with the RC, their region will be a well-oiled unit which in turn contributes to the Fleet. I will not, as Fleet Admiral, be removing any RC from their position unless the members of that region request it. Devising a way for all fans to enjoy Star Trek in their own way, yet still be part of a greater organization and be assured their needs will be met, is the real mission of Starfleet. Infinite Diversity in Different Combinations is the hallmark of Star Trek philosophy. There are many members of the Fleet who have chosen an alternate way to celebrate their love of Trek, i.e. portraying Klingons. Romulans, Ferengi and the like. There is no reason why they should be told that can't celebrate Trek in their own way. Otherwise, they would be subject to a clear violation of free expression and an elitist attitude which does not reflect IDIC, contrary to the ideals of Treks and Mr. Roddenberry’s dreams, A simple system will be devised to easily include parties who wish to be a part of our great organization. Appointing a financial officer to keep accurate and proper records of all transactions and to have a financial report available upon request is crucial, in my opinion, to enhance Fleet H.Q.’s credibility. The financial report can also be placed in the Communique once a year. The financial officer would be a qualified, certified or bonded CPA or Accountant The position will hold no voting privileges nor be a part of the Executive Committee or the Admiralty Board. A re-evaluation of the current Chapter of the Year Award so it serves all chapters and their members is essential. We are not competing against each other. Each chapter is unique, all contribute to the betterment of the Fleet and should not be penalized because Public Service is pg their primary function. We should make certain that being a non-community-service chapter will not be discouraged or treated differently within the Fleet. We should also ensure the importance of Correspondence chapters and their educational value are recognized and they may also be a part of the Chapter of the Year. We should also encourage more involvement with our International brothers and sisters, Canada, Australia, and many nations where Starfleet has a presence shall and will not be ignored. Starfleet Marines are a part of the Fleet and will remain so unless they choose to leave. I am also a member of the Marines and I am certainly aware of the contributions that they have made already and the ones that they will continue to make in the future. The Marine structure will not be interfered with, nor their materials absorbed by HQ. All present and future groups will be given the same consideration. Re-evaluating the Shuttle Operations Command in such a way so all new chapters have an experienced representative to guide them in the process of becoming a fully commissioned Ship of the Line is another priority of mine. The SHOC Director will see to it the current guidelines are followed. Shuttle reports will be included in each Communique. Re-examining the current Constitution, to make any changes as necessary for our members to be represented equally and fairly is a must. A Bylaws Committee will be reformed to ensure that our constitution reflects and protects all Fleet members. There will be no major changes to Starfleet Academy, other than evaluating the voucher system to ensure that all Directors and students alike are treated, and represented equally. Under my leadership all monies due to the Directors will be paid in a timely manner. The Computer Bulletin Board will not be used as an alternate communications system within Starfleet, as the majority of Fleet members do not have access to a computer. Certainly TrekNet is a viable form of communication, but a three-day lead period will be given for the mailings before any information is entered into the computer system. A possible Non-Profit status for Starfleet will be evaluated to see if obtaining such a status would meet our needs. We do not want Paramount or IRS looking at our organization as a corporation, rather than a fan club. The idea of the Starfleet Mastercard is a nice one but impractical. The reason I have decided to run for Fleet Admiral is that I have the capabilities, knowledge and open-mindedness to ensure that Starfleet members will be treated equally and without bias at all times. I promise that Starfleet will always remain accessible to the members and that I will represent their concerns in all decision-making processes. Live Long and Prosper, RAdm. Janis Moore

Starfleet Members Are Our Greatest Asset!

COMMUNIQUÉ • October/November 1992 • Page 14 Shuttle Gagarin, Shuttle Commanche, and Shuttle San Jacinto. The day was a success and the clubs received publicity via articles in local newspapers. The following Saturday, August 29, members once again visited local Hallmark establishments. Crew members from the Sagittarius converged on a Hallmark managed by a very enthusiastic lady, who is also a STAR TREK fan, We devel- oped a good relationship with her and will be doing more with her in the future. In addition to recruiting new members, ground was also broken to work with the bookstore next door, All in all, the two weekends were fun and a resounding suc- cess.

CAVEAT EMPTOR, AGAIN! by Captain J.V. Hatfield Greetings and other things. Believe me when I tell you that I am not a consumer watchdog. l do not have the time or money to inspect every gadget that is produced. Still, we all buy and sell merchandise, and it is in our collective best interests to look out for each other and raise the alarm when something is not right. Therefore, take note, since I am now raising the alarm! The item in question is the Communicator Soundboard, which has been advertised in many catalogues. First of all, let me start off by saying that this item is actually NEXT GEN EMMYS Talk about pressure! A professional taping of the play was larger than the Next Generation communicator pin it is clone by our local Star Trek television station, KTXA Channel supposed to fit behind. In actuality, the item has to fit on the Star Trek; The Next Generation won five Emmy awards at 21 and copies will soon be available for sale through Region the Technical Emmy presentation on August 29, 1992. They inside of the shirt for it to be concealed effectively, so wear a Three. t-shirt whenever you want to adorn this item. It also works are as follows; • COSTUME DESIGN - “Cost of Living” best, in my experience, when worn upside down! • MAKEUP - “Cost of Living” NEW NATIONAL BLOOD Also, this item will need to have its batteries replaced • MUSIC COMPOSITION - “Unification I” within a week after purchase. The battery it comes with are • SPECIAL VISUAL EFHECTS - “Conundrum” and “A DRIVE RECORD for sound tests, but you are advised to replace it. The batteries Matter of Time” (2 awards) Congratulations and thanks to the five ships of Region 12 this item takes are rather large, and are very expensive. Thanks to SysOp Jim Shaun Lyon for the information. in and around the St. Louis, Missouri area for their help in running at about $15 (Canadian) for a set. making this year’s 9th Annual KSHE/Red Cross Blood Drive But that's not all! When this item is tapped, it does not attain a new national record! Thanks to the efforts of the USS always work. The activating trigger rests on a stem which CHAPTERS OF STARFLEET Hexum, USS Invicta, USS Discovery, USS Umiak and USS more often than not moves out of place and will not generate by Rick Weiss, USS Camelot Antonio M. Valsalva (coordinated through Region 12’s new a sound unless adjusted manually! This means repositioning The USS Camelot, in conjunction with other chapters Office of Medical Affairs), this year's total reached 6787 units the stem with your fingers, often while the item is still attached throughout the fleet is putting together a new book. The donated, with over 8000 people attempting donations during to the inside of your uniform. book, tentatively titled The Chapters of Starfleet, will have the two day period of August 7 & 8 - setting a new national Ah, but after all that, you can then relax and enjoy a similar information on all ships that contribute information for the record! Sponsored by a local radio station and the St. Louis communicator sound as seen and heard on Star Trek: The book. The information that will be used in this publication will Red Cross, this annual event hopes to top the 7000 pint mark Next Generation, right? WRONG! The noise generated by include such things as, a brief chapter biography, perhaps next year (an international record). this contraption sounds more like someone beating up a some fictional history on the ship, a drawing or picture of the tribble than the electronic signature of the Comm-pins, and ship, and any noteworthy design changes that make the it is my opinion that these items are lo be avoided at all costs vessel unique. DELECON 2 HOUSECALLS Heartfelt thanks to David A. Miller, M.D., Family Physi- They just aren't worth the selling price of $20-25 US. Another feature planned for the book will be a fleet family Oh, one last thing, there is absolutely no mention of tree. This family tree will show the mother ships down cian and CO of the USS Antonio M. Valsalva of Chesterfield, Missouri, for his untiring medical assistance during DeleCon ST:TNG or Paramount copyrights on the soundboard pack- through all the ships that were formed from them. We’ll aging. Maybe after a while, Paramount will ask a different include the ship’s years of service to the fleet and other related 2, the 1992 STARFLEET National Conference held last July in Kansas City, Missouri. Although there for the commission- company to make another soundboard that sounds authentic data. to sell to the masses of fans, that don’t want to purchase This publication will not be done in a hasty manner. The ing of his shuttle, “Dr. Dave” was continuously called away to assist the very able Con paramedic teams on their calls garbage. Alas, we can always hope. book will take approximately nine months to over a year to complete. It will be a quality product, a product the fleet can throughout the hotel during the weekend. Whether evaluat- be proud of and display for years to come. ing a guest speakers injured shoulder, assisting in minor MEGACON HELPS The first step in this massive project is to request and traumas, or caring for ill hotel employees, Dr. Dave never hesitated to pull himself away from the con to help those when STARLIGHT FOUNDATION compile the needed data from as many chapters as possible As part of MEGACON ’92 there will be a charity auction Your chapter can help in a number of ways. They can submit needed. But as all good deeds never go unpunished, he was overheard telling people at Shore Leave 14 in Baltimore a with all the proceeds going to the Starlight Foundation material for the book, they can spread the word on the project International. The Starlight Foundation grants wishes to to other chapters, or donate time to the project, to name but week later that he was a simple plumber! terminally ill children between the ages of 2 1/2 - 19 years a few. Much needed help will be required and is here by asked old For children who are too ill to leave their beds, Starlight for from any one that cares to donate the time. RENOWNED LAKOTA CO- provides mobile entertainment centers that can be wheeled If you have material for the book or just want to help, up to the child’s bed so they can play Nintendo and other please contact me on board the USS Camelot, NCC-2307. MEDIAN BEAMS ABOARD by Peggy Driesel, USS Thunderchild games. Items donated to the auction so far include autographs If you could also include a SASE I would be most grateful. from Colm Meaney, Michelle Forbes, Spice Williams, John Ship address is USS Camelot, P.O. Box 14827, Dayton, Terry Ree, of the comedy team Williams and Ree, also know as The Indian and the White Guy, recently joined the de Lancie, Jimmy Doohan, George Takei, Walter Koenig, OH, 45413~0827. Robin Curtis, a double sided Batman Returns poster, and a Personal address is; Rick Weiss, 5429 Pentland Circle, USS Thunderchild, Rapid City, South Dakota. Originally from Spearfish, South Dakota, Terry Ree is seen on the TNN promotional pack of the ST:TNG trading cards. To obtain an Huber Heights, OH, 45424. updated list of items in the auction or to donate something for Network with his partner, Bruce Williams. When asked to be part of the USS Thunderchild, Mr. Ree replied, “When do we the auction write for Laura Schoellel, 306 Walthery Ave., SILENCE OF leave?” Terry Ree joins internationally know Native Ameri- Ridgewood, NJ, 07450. THE ROMULANS can artist, Paha Ska, as the second Lakota member of the MEGACON will be held November 21-22 in Atlantic City, crew. NJ. Guests include; Jonathan Frakes, Levar Burton, Michael by Gail Rushing, USS Joshua Dom, Nichelle Nichols, George Takei, June Lockhart, Mark Fourteen members of the USS Joshua appeared in the Goddard, Mana Kristen, Billy Mumy, Angela Cartwright, ship’s latest live original play, Silence of the Romulans, a Laura Banks, Dave McDonnell, Mark Altman and Edward Star Trek parody written by Captain John Bunton. The play LAUNCHING by Michelle De La Rosa, USS Sagittarius Gross. was performed twice at Galaxy Fair held over the July 4th weekend in Dallas. A replica of the Next Gen bridge set built On August 22, members of the ships in the Dallas/Fort by the Joshua crew provided the backdrop for the play. In the Worth area beamed down to local Hallmark stores to promote audience was Galaxy Fair’s Star Trek guest, Majel Barrett. the launching of the Shuttle Galileo ornaments. The ships which participated were the USS Joshua, USS Sagittarius,

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Ships Hold Course at Regatta POSERS

by Brenda Shaffer, USS Potemkin In response to my request for posers Vera Maheu and Yvonne Sampson sent in the following questions. If you’d STARFLEET was riding high in the water at Pittsburgh’s joined those dressed as Starfleet officers, to help the Maver- care to reply, send your articles to: The Press Corps Three Rivers Regatta, when two local ships made respect- ick win second place for costumes. The group won third Office, Madeline Hill, PO Box 142, Clifton Heights, PA able showings in the annual Anything That Floats Race. place in the 1991 competition tor a similar, but less elabo- 19018. Madeline is looking forward to your responses. The USS Maverick (Youngwood) captured its second prize rate, display of aliens and officers. T-shirts employed a Janet In Star Trek:VI; The Undiscovered Country, we see a in the event's costume competition, while the USS Potemkin D'Airo Next Generation cartoon, specially created for the picture of the expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise in (Pittsburgh) clocked the best time ever by a STARFLEET Maverick. Spock’s quarters, Spock describes it as a representation from entrant. The Potemkin's Raft of Khan design was based on an ancient earth mythology. Do Vulcans consider Christianity to The two chapters competed separately, with each group Avenger class starship, with a flat saucer section made of be a form of mythology? Or do we humans in the future think supplying not only its own raft, but also its own costumes, wood and supported by sealed five gallon bakery containers. of Christianity as mythology, much as humans today view the makeup, and T-shirts, The rafts were captained by the The nacelles, attached to wooden supports, were also made Greek gods and goddesses? What do you think? commanding officers of their respective STARFLEET ships, of sealed bakery containers. Costumes for this group Joseph Bartlow for the Maverick and Willard Speck for the included a realistic looking Klingon captain and a Bajoran Would you, or would you not have sent the young Borg Potemkin, and crewed by officers and friends of the chap- crewman, with bridge jackets and Next Gen uniforms for back with the virus in I, Borg? Explain why. ters. other members. Appropriately-garbed members of the USS Entrants in the Anything That Floats Race, a popular Renegade joined Potemkin in the Regatta parade, to help event at the Three Rivers Regatta, must design and build create what the parade announcer labelled “a gook-looking their own rafts, for which they may use any materials the group,” and members of the USS Wolf later volunteered BOOK REVIEW: wish, provided they do not incorporate sails or motorized assistance in last minute raft repairs. Potemkin member propulsion. They must then take the raft down a short Owen Michael supplied T-shirt designs for this ship, featur- DEBT OF HONOR course over the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers En- ing a starship flying over the Pittsburgh skyline. by Bill Mason, USS Thagard trants are rated for speed, creative use of flotation s devices, While neither ship made “warp speed” over the race- and unique propulsion methods. Pre-race competitions course, Anything That Floats official Gary McCormick Debt of Honor, published by DC Comics, is the latest include costume and T-shirt design. This year's race featured reported that Potemkin finished in the top half of contes- contribution to the celebration of STAR TREK`s twenty-fifth 45 teams, including corporations and technical schools in tants, with a time of 14 minutes, 34 seconds. Maverick’s anniversary year. While this graphic novel comes as a belated addition to clubs and private groups, time was a respectable 19 minutes, 46 seconds. Both arrival to the anniversary season, it still earns the highest The Maverick`s entry, called ; The USS groups crafts were propelled by rowing. recommendation from this reviewer. Maverick, was modeled after a Constitution class starship, This year's race marked the second Regatta entry for both Debt of Honor is written by Chris Claremont, a newcomer with a wooden base and flotation “nacelles” made of cylin- starships. With the two chapters already planning for the to STAR TREK but well-known to comics fans for his sixteen drically-mounted two-liter soda-pop bottles. Its distinguish- 1993 Anything That Floats Race, it’s safe to assume that year stint as the writer of Marvel Comics Uncanny X-Men. ing touch was an attached wooden saucer section above the they will continue to make STARFLEET not just a part of the Mr. Claremont introduces himself into the STAR TREK main body of the craft. Members and friends costumed as southwestern Pennsylvania skyline, but a part of the local mythos with a tale that spans the gamut of Trek history in Klingons, Vulcans, Ferengi, Orions, Andorians and Borg “water line” as well. general, and Captain Kirk’s Starfleet career in particular. The book revolves around a strange foe that dogs Kirk throughout his life in the ‘Fleet, from his days as a lieutenant about the USS FARRAGUT to the present time - which for this book is immediately after Star Trek IV: The Voyage PLANET’S EDGE: Home. The enemy is mysterious race of insectoid “critters” that board starships and slaughter or capture everyone THE POINT OF NO RETURN aboard, and are virtually impervious to phasers. The “critters” turn up at various points in Kirk's career; a review by David Nurenberg from the FARRAGUT to just after The Doomsday Machine to the aftermath of V'Ger in Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Requirements: IBM PC or 100% compatible, 640K For those of you raised on STAR TREK who believe that But due to unfortunate circumstance or lack of surviving RAM, VGA/MCGA, EGA, or Tandy graphics. Supports aliens and humans can co-exist peacefully, you won’t last witnesses, Kirk cannot even prove to Starfleet that the (but does not require) Roland, AdLib, Sound Blaster, too long. I didn’t. It seems that most races in the Milky Way “critters” exist. The only other witness to each appearance and Tandy 3-voicdDAC sound. Produced by New, either couldn’t care you existed or else want to kill you. of the “critters” is a Romulan starship commander - a World computing, nets for $37-$50. Many situations can’t be solved until you gun everyone female, natch, with a past history involving Captain Kirk. And SciFi fans beware, this game is NOT what it seems. down, both on planets and in space. she cannot convince her own Romulan High Command. Planets Edge is a new space/RPG that at least has an Third problem; You advance too slowly All of that These flashbacks into Kirk's career are interspersed original plot - it’s the near future, and the United Nations combat wouldn’t be that bad except that when you start throughout the story, but the book flows back and forth in is much closer to a global government than it is now. Earth out, your weapons are too wimpy when compared to time seamlessly - both in a narrative sense and in terms of has a moon colony (though not a self sufficient one), and those of the other races. Your party of four spacemen (and the artwork. Artist Adam Hughes rates commendations for is planning it's first manned spaceflight to Mars when - an women) will likely die many times before you stumble excellently portraying all these eras in Trek history alien vessel enters the solar system and achieves orbit upon better technologies. To its credit, the game lets you Eventually, of course, the book winds its way to the main around Earth. The U.N. panics and fires a futile nuclear clone your characters so that no one really perishes. point; the “critters” are about to return again. And it falls to strike against it. Minutes later, the colonists on the moon On the plus column, the graphics are top-notch during Captain Kirk (who else?) to forge an impromptu alliance of watch as the ship explodes and the Earth disappears into your space travels. Planets look lovely on close-up scans, convenience with the Klingons and the Romulans for the a space warp. The Earths gravity is there, but the planet and you'll flinch at stunningly realistic alien races (VGA/ great confrontation with the enigmatic aliens. isn’t. Realizing they only have a few months before they MCGA gives best results). On planets, however, I found Debt of Honor should be added to the library of any Trek starve to death, moonbase scientists pick the remains of the scenes to be just too “busy”. You can’t tell your fan. Chris Claremont, a rookie to the STAR TREK universe, the alien ship and get enough information to build a similar characters apart, and things happen too quickly when has created a gripping story spanning the years of Kirk’s vessel and send a crew out into space to find a way to bring they happen at all. Starfleet career. And better still, Claremont somehow does the Earth back. You control that crew and their ship. You Face it - this game is not for those who like to explore so with only the smallest technical inconsistencies considering must travel to alien worlds, and interact both with other strange new worlds, unless you like making MANY calls to the wide range of time this graphic novel spans. And if you ships and with citizens of planets that you beam down to. New World Computings “hint line.” After spending many thought Peter David had a lot of cameo character appear- First problem: the game is very complex - even over- a long distance call with their operatives, I managed to ances in his Next Generation novel Vendetta, wait until you whelming at times. You have little direction as to how to finally “get into” the game, and THEN it became very see everyone who tums up in Debt of Honor! proceed in a vast universe filled with intricate politics enjoyable. But it shouldn’t be like that. Debt of Honor may be somewhat high-priced tor the between races and thousand of mysteries. The designers PLANET’S EDGE relies too much on combat for most average fan; the hardback book, 92 pages long, costs $24 95. wanted to give you the impression of being thrust into the adventurers, and it has enough complexity to make But a soft cover version at $14 95 should be on the stands by galactic community as an infant, and they succeed too combat enthusiasts look elsewhere for thrills, This game the time you read this. It won’t put you in “Debt”, and it’s a well. The depth is fascinating once your characters ad- tries to appeal to a broad audience, and falls too short on worthy investment. vance far enough to be able to appreciate it, all sides. I give it a 6 out of 10 (10 being the best). A good Second problem; the game is too violent for my tastes. attempt, and maybe it would be worth it if it cost less.

COMMUNIQUÉ • October/November 1992 • Page 16 Empire Media Pro- versary. Correspondent John Tesh even got made POTEMKIN BOLDLY GOES... ductions, 2316 NW up as a Klingon and gave us a look at a Deep Space TO THE SUPERMARKET 23rd, Okalhoma City, Nine set. by Brenda Shaffer, USS Potemkin OK 73107, 405-525- GENE RODDENBERRY was posthumously “Are you real ?” 9154, is “launching a awarded The George Pal Memorial Award for his “Which one of you is Captain Kirk?” new computer database creativity in the SF TV genre; Majel Barrett- “Do you carry those big household sponges of STAR TREK fanzine Roddenberry accepted at the Academy of Science here?” information This will be Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films ceremonies. Those are just a few of the questions the USS the first vast collection SF author Arthur C. Clarke suggested that a site Potemkin members fielded during two recent “away of Trek related fanzines on Mars be named after GENE RODDENBERRY missions” to local Giant Eagle supermarkets, We to enter this market.” and appeals to the 1993 International Astronomi- weren’t there just for the bargain prices (though They are concentrating cal Union Nomenclature Committee to bring up Captain Willard Speck was heard to speculate on on the MSDOS/PC based systems. Mr. Roddenberry’s and Robert Heinlein’s names. the price of “430 submarine sandwiches, 860 Cast members from the original STAR TREK LEONARD NIMOY will produce and direct cupcakes, and 215 quarts of milk, And can you will continues to appear on Star Trek: The Next ‘Double Boy,’ about Siamese Twins and, with wife, pack those separately, please?”). Rather, our Generation as JAMES DOOHAN will appear Susan, is developing ‘Baggage,’ a film about step- intrepid crew braved aisles of mundane shoppers early this season as Scotty in the episode “Relics”. parenting. on a mission from Baker-Taylor Video, the north- LEVAR BURTON is getting married on Satur- GEORGE TAKEI writes a regular column for eastern US distributor for the Star Trek videotapes day, October 3, 1992. Transpacific Magazine and travels the Pacific Rim Our objective: to promote Star Trek VI, just re- The Smithsonian Institutes National Air and for stories. He has been recognized by the Asian- leased on VHS - and, with the blessings of both Space Museum has extended its run of the STAR American Journalist Association at the National the video distributor and the local stores, to pro- TREK exibit from September 7 to January 31, 1993, Press Club. mote our own active Pittsburgh-based chapter. according to USA Today. GEORGE TAKEI will go to Brighton, England In addition to manning in-store tables at both the Entertainment Tonight had a nice tribute to in late November to rehearse for the ‘Evil Lord’ role McKnight Road (Pittsburgh) and Lower Burrell STAR TREK and Gene Roddenberry during its in the Christmas Pantomine “Snow White.” Giant Eagles, crewmembers took turns walking special one-hour salute to Paramount’s 80th Anni- patrols through the shopping aisles, passing out movie and club literature and directing shoppers over to the oh-so-friendly video section Terri Graham, Jim Seelnacht, Helen Winegarden and others set up a display at the entrance of the Lower Burrell store, featuring Kirk and Spock stand-up figures, Trek movie music, and helium balloons for the younger shoppers who stared up, wide-eyed, at the uniformed contingent that greeted them. While we didn`t plant STARFLEET flags over either local supermarket in the course of our gallant forays, customers and staff at both stores seemed entertained and intrigued by the presence of more than a dozen card-carrying “intragalactic travel- I have played pinball for a long time. My first (interestingly enough), is the absence of a plunger, lers.” Though the McKnight store never did get our pinball game was played at a place called the that pull-back-and-let-the-ball-fly thingy. In its place name right (they kept saying we were from the Fantasy Fountain in 1974, and was a pinball is a button marked Photon Torpedo. On the Enterprise), and the Lower Burrell store persisted machine that only had mechanical counters, bells readout screen are silhouettes of various enemy and buzzers. Over the years I have seen the ships, passing a crosshair. To start the game, you in calling us “survivors from the Potemkin” (we evolution of these great entertainers to their present “shoot” the enemy vessel. Pretty cool, as a direct didn’t’ know we’d ever crashed. Is there something state of hyper-inflated scoring, multi-level, multi- hit can score you 3 million points. you’re not telling us, Will?), both took plenty of ball, digitized voice, video display mammoths of The game plays pretty straightforwardly after pictures and gave us frequent intercom promo- tions. We don’t know how many videos these modern time killing. There isn’t a machine I can’t that. The object is to hit all the Dilithium Crystal beat, however advanced, nor understand com- targets, activating the Transporter, and getting the efforts may have sold - but the club did end up with pletely, ball back to the Transporter pad when the lights tell about a dozen new names on its mailing list. A few weeks ago I noticed the release of Star you to. Once you get to the point after you`ve So, we called it a successful shopping trip. Oh, Trek and gave it a whirl. gotten all the crystals, the game pretty much plays and by the way, Ma’am? The big sponges are over Giving the game a look, I see great, comic book- itself. All you have to do is try to maximize your on aisle 12. style artwork of the Big Seven and many of our score by hitting higher ranking targets. adversaries and friends from classic Trek, like the In this day of three-for-a-dollar pinball machines, Talosians, Harry Mudd, Khan, the Gorn, and I really prefer a machine with a more challenging QUARTERMASTER more. Try to find Captain Pike (who appears board, something that`s really difficult (but not SPECIAL twice), and Gene himself in Starfleet uniform. impossible) to beat. Some of the best in this regard In cooperation with the USS Wasp. Great detail went into the artwork, and the machine are Cyclone, Space Invaders and Pinbot. The most the Quartermasters Office is offering has a great look. challenging I’ve found is the Machine Bride of STARFLEET Vanity License Plates. Jimmy Doohan does most of the voice for the Pinbot, issued last year. With these machines machine (what else is new?), and the Classic Trek around, unfortunately, Star Trek doesn’t come That’s the good news. The bad news is sound effects have been digitized and stereophized, close to a good challenge. The machine is factory- there are only six plates left. So get and sounds great. Among the many sounds you get set with a replay score of 10,000,000. I can get the your order in soon. The price is $5.00 to re-experience are the phasers, photon torpe- first million just by hitting the ship out of the starting plus $1.00 for postage and handling. does, the transporter, the communicator chirps gate, and the game contains two ramps that rack up Send your order to; Jack Hopkins, and various booms and rumbles. It’s a shame you the rest of the millions in short time. I played the STARFLEET Quartermaster, P.O. Box Can’t just close your eyes while you plays... machine for an hour and a half on three quarters. 398, Rural Hall, NC, 27045. The first thing any pinball aficionado will notice That in mind, it's not really built for the expert while playing this machine, made by Data East player. but it is a really nice tribute to classic Trek.

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delightful filksong dedicated to the STARFLEET Marines SHUTTLECON ’92: entitled, “Rambo, Schwartzenegger and Me,” which also was not to be missed, THE MIND AND SOUL OF STAR TREK In addition to Qel Das, Helen (Lady of the Woods) and by Gary Scott Decker • Region IV Chief Counselor/J.A.G. Officer John de Lancie, other special guests at ShuttleCon included Mr. de Lancie's wife Mamie and their two delightful sons Owen and Keegan, writer Marc Scott Zicree (“First Contact”) xxxxxxxx At the private STARFLEET panel given by John de Lancie network. Dr, David Miller from Missouri (Region 12 C.M.O.) and his wife, and propman Richard Coyle (ST II:TWOK, ST during Day Two of ShuttleCon ‘92, the STARFLEET West- was in attendance, and as a result of the conference an IV:TVH, ST V:TFF, ST VI;TUC). Adventurers Inn ran a erb Regions Conference which took place at the Convention interregional dialogue was opened. And the STARFLEET maze adjacent to the dealers’ room (except when Helen, Lady Center in Visalia, California over the August 2930 weekend, Marines were magnificent. U.S.S. Simonov sent a large of the Woods, got kidnapped), and static displays included the Mr. de Lancie was asked what he thought of the Star Trek contingent, and their gung-ho spirit pervaded the convention. bridge set from “Turkeys In Outer Space” (a homespun movie phenomenon. After a moment`s reflection, he said, “You Semper Fi, leathernecks. of some notoriety), the Gallant’s bridge display from its now know, in many respects Trek organizations are like Kiwanis The Klingon Assault Group (K.A.G.) Western Fleet Con- famous skit, and the Delorean from “Back to the Future”. or Elks. I mean, you have your charitable organizations which ference also took place at ShuttleCon, which occasioned (unfortunately, while the Bud Girls were also in attendance, you support, and so forth. But unlike those clubs, which are many spirited kidnapping and assassination attempts they failed to bring sufficient beer to power the Mr. Fusion exclusive, Trek is so incredibly inclusive.” Choosing his words (ShuttleCon was a fully interactive role playing convention - unit). carefully, Mr. de Lancie continued, “I have been to conven- so who needs sleep?). Qel Das sutai-QLAVAQ was resplen- This writer got a sense early on that ShuttleCon would be a tions and seen people who are ... even physically disadvan- dent in full battle armor, and K.A.G. put on an impressive success when a baggage handler at the airport, spotting the taged, and yet you accept them openly without hesitation. It’s show. The Klingon panels were extremely well attended, and Trek shirt and cap, commented, “Oh, man, are you going to as if you are all just minds and souls, and you relate to each included a full slate of historical presentations and technical the Star Trek convention? That looks so neat!” Visalia had other that way.” panels on costuming, make-up and Klingon rituals. other charms as well, including minor league baseball (Visalia What a beautiful description of the star Trek ethos, and Adventurers Inn, a fantasy/troubadour ensemble, also 9, San Bernardino 2), complete with 8 stolen bases (7 by what pride one can take being part of such an organization! enhanced the convention in addition to controlling the Glas’ Visalia - the San Berdu catcher did not have a good night), Mr. de Lancie’s words will remain with this reporter forever Tor Rift which empowered the role playing scenarios (except 4 passed balls (all by San Bernardino, two of which resulted As with all true (i.e. fan-run) conventions, there were when Helen, lady of the Woods, herself was kidnapped). in runs scoring), 2 wild pitches (both by Berdu pitchers, one simply not enough hours in the day (or night or early morning) The Inn made several rousing contributions to the convention of which produced a run from third), 3 hit batsmen (again, San to attend every function or be part of every activity, so any one cabaret, including inspirational (and other) singing, and a Bernardino had its pitching problems), 4 errors (that statistic person's report of ShuttleCon ‘92 is necessarily limited in delightful exposition on dwarfish humor. Gallant and Simo- was evenly split) and a classic “I got it!” blooper (Berdu once scope and perspective. But, clearly, ShuttleCon was a nov presented cabaret skits of a Star Trek theme, but more) that fell in for a double among four fielders each resounding success, and the host club, U.S,S. Gallant, NCC- Simonov’s was more - how shall we say - polished. As assuming the other had the ball. 1869-D, deserves full Fleet Honors for a magnificent job well John de Lancie toasted Gallant’s effort, “That was the most The Radisson Hotel and Convention Center outdid them- done. Indeed, Gallant should, in this writer's opinion, for incredible, indescribable and incomprehensible play I have selves for hospitality and friendly service, and ShuttleCon ‘93 ShuttleCon alone, be nominated for Shuttle of the Year. The ever seen!” Imagine a Star Trek opera with the bridge crew should be even bigger and better. convention was to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Associa- paddling the Enterprise, and you will get a sense of the high Michael “JD” Knight was the Convention Commander, tion (MDA), and preliminary reports are that MDA will receive drama involved in the skit. It truly was a howler, and alone and as he stated in his “From the Shuttle Commander” over $1,000 from the convention. This, mind you, after all worth the price of admission to the convention. This is not column in the convention program; “ShuttleCon is based on expenses were paid and a reserve for ShuttleCon ‘93 (mark to say that Simonov's play was so high-toned as to be stuffy. the philosophy of the Star Trek universe and the IDIC. August 6, 7 and 8, 1993 on your calendars, folks) established. After all, the Klingon male leads were named Kaput and Tolerance is a must, diversity is required.” All were in Well done, Gallant! Keopectate! abundance, and everyone had a great time Fleet activities included a Medical Officers' Conference Nevada and California STARFLEET chapters were repre- and Counselors Roundtable, so that C.M.O.’s and ships’ sented at ShuttleCon, and a delegate from the Land Down counselors could meet each other and more effectively Under attended on behalf of a chapter soon to be formed in CLASSIFIED OVERRUNS

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For Your Information: Ship Status Reports must be USS CHRONOS • NCC-26298 USS LAGRANGE • NCC-3916 sent to the following places by the first of every month Captain Kimberly Abbott Beckley, WV RAdm. Tim Gillespie Medina, OH in order to keep your chapter current and active STAR- Work continues on ship handbook. Carwash scheduled in August had to be Held Tenth Anniversary Party. Worked the phones for Channels 45/49. FLEET Archives/Headquarters, Chief of Operations. postponed because of rain. Established a computer bulletin board. Held raffle for the Akron/Canton foodbank. Lagrange would like to and your Regional Coordinator. Command staff can be easily reached at 1-304-252-6390. congratulate two of her shuttles who recently went to chapter status - Best lf you wish to have an up-to-date listing in the wishes to the USS Columbia and USS Valkyrie. Communiqué, either send a Communiqué Report USS COLUMBIA • NCC-621 Form (available from the Office of Communications for Captain Wayne Bertsch Wooster, OH USS MAAT • NCC-1794 Newly commissioned ship! Crew helped People to People’s Back to a SASE) by the Communiqué deadline or a copy of your School Clothing Drive for underprivileged families. Crew attended com- Captain Blair Willcox, Jr. Virginia Beach, VA Ship Status Report Send it to The Communiqué Office, missioning party along with member from Lagrange and Columbus. Crew members set up display at Star Trek Film Festival at Town Point PO Box 457, Rancocas, NJ 08073, lf the Communiqué Planning away mission to Cleveland Browns game and Geauga Lake Park . Held raffle and raised $106.50 for Green Pastures Children’s Office doesn't receive either of these documents by Amusement Park. Home. Set up recruitment display at Pembrooke Mall, passed out fliers and held raffle which raised $24.27. Collection canisters brought in $69.25. deadline, we will do the best that we can via Regional The total donation to green Pastures for July/August was $200.02. Crew reports, what we can gleen from the airwaves, word of USS COLUMBUS • NCC-2006 members received new chapter manual, held auction and continued mouth or a rented crystal ball. Columbus, OH recycling aluminum cans. Members also attended Shore Leave and While sending us a report is optional, you will notice Held anniversary party. Crew members are attending various cons. Gengis Khan. Worked on MAAT square for STARFLEET quilt. Crew that the ships with the most current listings have taken members will celebrate fifth anniversary on October 31st with usual USS CONSTELLATION II • NCC-1728 costume party. Fleet members are welcome. the time to send its one of the aforementioned reports. Captain Debra Spinks Paducah, KY Held ice cream social. Planning another trip to Huntsville in October. Held USS NIGHTHAWK • NCC-2301 REGION ONE yard sale in August. Several crew members have joined the TrekNet BBS. Captain Felicia Berger Richmond, VA Shuttle Europe ready for launch! Pending Fleet paperwork processing, the Regional Coordinator RAdm. Linda Neighbors first European shuttle is read and rarin’ to go! Crew members celebrated USS HAWKEYE • NCC-4950 Earth Day with a picnic and trail maintenance walk at a local state park. USS ALARIC • NCC-503 Captain Jane Terry Winston-Salem, NC Members also celebrated our first anniversary with a picnic. The crew Hosted Alliance Trek in September. Finished handbook revisions and visited the Smithsonian Star Trek Exhibit, took “boocoo” pictures, and Captain Richard Helm Asheville, NC mailed out new copies. Plans are underway to work medical stations and rendezvoused with USS Chesapeake personnel. In July, several members Held organizing meeting to discuss details of skit for handicapped children. as bicycle mechanics for MS bike tour to Tanglewood. Holding self- attended the Powhatan’s splash bash and Shore Leave, where the CO and Continued preparations for 10th Anniversary Open House meeting. defense class for new members. XO of the nuclear aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE were there! Ship Proposed “Khitomer Compact” for peace and cooperation to three other ST fanzine “The Nighthawk’s Crey” is on the way and ship membership is clubs in Asheville area, Preparing for upcoming ST/comic mini-convention steadily growing. Crew members are planning a second trip to the in November . Won Red Cross “blood feud” (Alaric-15, Klingon/ USS HEIMDAL • NCC-1793 Smithsonian before the exhibit closes. Dragonard-5). Collecting canned goods for Manna Food Bank, canceled RAdm. Linda Neighbors Amherst, VA stamps for Stampede, Aluminum cans for recycling, can tabs for dialysis, Car wash rained out making only $12. Discussed various fundraisers. Held USS OLYMPUS • NCC-23100 and Campbell’s labels for Eliada Home. auction and bake sale for ship treasury. Discussed changes to ship Captain Brad Pense Sumter, SC newsletter. Plans are underway to work with convention promoter on a convention in the area for 1993. Held cookout and picnic to celebrate our anniversary-one year as an USS APPALACHIAN • NCC-3181 official shuttle/ship. Crew members attended Trekfest Atlanta and visited the DC exhibit. Working on Adopt-a-Highway program, Stampede and Captain Steve M. Hall Gray, TN USS HORNET • NCC-1714D Genesis Khans. Planning a trip to St. Petersburg for Vulkon in November. Joined with USS Powhatan for Lazer Tag outing. Working on new ship Captain Ron Byram Charlotte, NC handbook and constitution. Held auction and raised over $150 for Grassy Held a season sending party. Members attended launch party of a new shuttle USS PATHFINDER • NCC-2121 Creek. Crew members donated over $200 worth of items and clothing to Stonewall Jackson. Cleaned up local highway. Crew went to Smithsonian Salvation Army. Planning to attend Oktober Trek and Smithsonian exhibit. Star Trek Exhibit. Planning a yard sale. Will assist church where meetings Captain Robin Pillow Salem, VA are held with clean-up and repairs. Organizing rest stop for MS bike tour. Worked on highway clean up project. Continue to collect stamps for USS ARIES • NCC-71806 Collecting candy wrappers for chapter funds and eye glasses for Lion’s Stampede. Have temporarily replaced newsletter with monthly notice Club. until funds/participation improve. Will dedicate next newsletter to Ken Captain Sid Maxwell Kingsport, TN DeWeese. Plans are underway for recruiting at Trek-O-Rama in Knoxville and Johnson City. Several crew members are planning to attend OTS. USS IMLADRIS • NCC-3791 Captain Jennifer Watson Lexington, KY USS PATRIOT • NCC-1900 Celebrated first anniversary of commission with party, mock wedding and Captain Randy Glover Collinsville, VA USS BONAVENTURE • NCC-102A talent show. Working on program to go into elementary schools to talk to Several members went to Washington, DC to visit the Smithsonian. Captain Scott Gibson Greensboro, NC 1-3 grades about space and science. Helping distribute petitions for Collected 172pounds of newspaper for recycling. Held chili dinner to Crew members celebrated upgrade to Ambassador Class. Preparing new renewal of Endangered Species Act. Prepared video for Rookie Chapter raise money for scholarship fund. Went camping in the wilds of Craig ship logo and moto. Planning trip to Smithsonian and work is underway of Year submission. County, VA. Planning a ski trip in January. on a promotional video. Several crew members attended Shore Leave. USS JAMESTOWN • NCC-1843 USS POLARIS • NCC-1839 USS CAMELOT • NCC·2307 RAdm. Steve Thomas Newport News, VA Captain Joan Riley Hamilton, OH Captain Russell Grubb Dayton, OH Set up recruiting display in downtown Norfolk at an outdoor showing of Literary Circle put together a list of recommended science fiction reading. Trek movies. Will hold a fundraising raffle and make a visit to Children’s Crew members participated in lazer tag demonstration. Held raffle and Watermelon roast was a success! Plans are underway to join Polaris and Hospital. Plans are underway for the MDA telethon and out big 10th Aquila for second annual “pizza crawl”. Halloween party and Thanksgiv- donated to $20 to American Cancer Fund. Hawaiian Luau was a great anniversary bash. success and raised $170 for various charities. Members visited Veterans ing dinner plans are almost complete. Will hold Christmas Party to benefit needy children. Work continues on new recruiting tri-fold and press kit. Hospital. Attended Space Station Cincy at the Cincinatti Convention USS JOHN B MCKAY • NCC-653 Center and Polaris Pizza Crawl. Plans are underway to attend Lagrange Con. USS CELESTIAL DRAGON • NCC-71810 Captain Cathy Williams Christiansburg, VA Plans are underway to help with Yeager Con IV. Also planning a picnic Captain John Richmond Boone, NC at Clayton Lake. Will be setting up table at the Mall for Community Day. USS POWHATAN • NCC-1967 Newly commissioned starship! Organization is going well. Plans are Captain Clifford Cherry Chesapeake, VA underway to take a group of physically and mentally challenged children USS KITTY HAWK • NCC-1659 Held a book drive. Crew members set up a display at local mall with USS from West Jefferson to a movie. Work continues on class/meeting room Captain JR Fisher, Jr. Raleigh, NC Jamestown. Members will be working at a local convention. Security for ship meetings. New crew is ready and enthusiastic and looking forward Reviewed current policies and planned schedule for remainder of the year. Manual in the works. Members attended Away Team 92. to Alliance Trek. Plans are underway for highway clean up, hay ride, ski trip and visits to children in area hospitals. Gem hunt and visit to Kitty Hawk, NC were a success. Several crew members attended Alliance Trek and Shore Leave. USS QUESTAR • NCC-435 USS CHESAPEAKE • NCC-1887 Captain Karen Goldbach Louisville, KY Captain Kris Paavola Richmond, VA

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Raised $267.00 at yearly yard sale. Held recruitment drive. Reorganizing USS FEDERATION • NCC-2100 ship departments. Attended Redbirds game, but was stormed off. USS INTANGIBLE • NCC-55421 Capt. Christopher Short St. Petersburg, FL Held annual summer picnic. Prepared video for Region 2 RDC competi- Captain Daniel James College Station, TX USS REBEL • NCC-1600 tions at Tachy3Con. Plans are underway for TexTrek ‘93. Held “Hallmark” landing party to Captain Bonita Voigt Lincolnton, NC celebrate the latest Star Trek ornament. Crew members worked on adopted highway. Ran aid station at the American Lung Association/Bud Light Triathon. Recycling aluminum, USS GUARDIAN • NCC-26244 USS JOSHUA • NCC-3700 glass and paper and gathering stamps for the Stampede. Crew members Flt Captain Dawn Smith-Webber Cocoa, FL Captain John Bunton Dallas, TX will be restoring an old church cemetery. Adopted a grandfather and great- Kids trek Fest was a success! The library was quite pleased and wants us uncle at the Lutheran Home. Assisted MS in walk-a-thon. Gathering to do it again next year. About 50 parents and children attended. Several magazines and paperback for Veteran’s Hospital. Held raffle and raised crew members appeared on the local news. Members acted as security at USS LANCELOT • NCC-13982 $75.00 for MS Society and Scholarship Fund. Space Fest ‘92 and their pictures appeared in local papers. Collected used Captain John Lunt Dallas, TX glasses and hearing aids for Lion’s Club. Crew members attended Renaissance Fair at Scarborough Faire. Held picnic and cookout. Working on new club t-shirt. Plans are underway for USS RENEGADE • NCC-2547 mini-con in Arlington on October 24th. USS HEPHAESTUS • NCC-2004 VAdm. Anita Davis Youngstown, OH Captain Pete Mohney Birmingham, AL USS RHYANNA • NCC-1892 Crew members hosted a picnic. Recruited at a mall and signed up new Crew members participated in “Star Trek at the Zoo”. Pete Mohney finally members. Helped prepare Health Department kits. Began production on received his captain’s certificate. Members recycled 1,700 pounds of Capt. William Colston II Austin, TX chapter video projects. Working on new chapter t-shirt. paper. Working with other central Alabama chapter to Adopt-A-Mile. A The summer has been busy for the crew of the Rhyanna. Crew members group in Tuscalousa has contacted us about starting a shuttle. joined the Region 3 Olympics and proceeded to take half the mud in Arlington home to Austin. June was taken up with making uniforms and USS RICHMOND • NCC-2003 working on our hugh backdrop. Members also welcomed Paula Hudson Captain Kevin Hanna Covington, VA USS KHAI TAM • NCC-81000 as the new XO. July has the crew busy with a recruiting drive. A family Collected aluminum for recycling. Battletech and ST role playing activities Captain John Reddick Tallahassee, FL picnic, finishing the middle panel of the backdrop and a convention - it continuing. Crew members attended the CO’s wedding and reception. Adopted three mile stretch of St. Mark’s Historic Railroad Trail. Crew was a busy month but always fun! members toured the Gulf Marine Specimen Laboratory . Visited the USS STAR LEAGUE • NCC-2101 TMRMC Hospital bearing gifts and comic books for children. USS SAGITTARIUS • NCC-9755 VAdm. Lucinda Krell N Augusta, SC Acting C.O. Frank S. Verea Mesquite, TX Live interview with VAdm. Krell and George Takei aired on local TV USS ODYSSEY • NCC-454 Members participated in Hallmark's Galileo Ornament promotion. Re- station. Raised $182 from auction of Trek items donated by Bjo Trimble Captain Cathy Stone Hattiesburg, MS cent garage sale raised over $300, including funds for Cadet Corps. The proceeds split between Mile of Dollars and Camp Rainbow. Members Crew members attended con in New Orleans. Sent newsletter to mem- Cadet Corps campout was a success. Plans are in the works for a joint attended and assisted at Trek-O-Rama. Applied for Rookie Chapter of the bers. Planning underway for future events. Cadet function with USS Joshua New Klingon Ambassador from IKV Year. Smithsonian trip postponed until later this year. Crew attended pool Black Demon. Recycling campaign and canned good drive are going party. strong. All are gearing up for a Bowl-a-thon in October benefitting USS PAEGAN • NCC-1755 Ronald McDonald House and Patrick Stewart Con Flt Captain Lori Anne Brown Winter Park, FL USS STARWARD FURY • NCC-2122 Survived Tachy4Con. Updated crew roster and mailing lists for Paegan Captain Milo Postel Fayetteville, NC publications. Shuttle Indestructible has transferred from Fleet Shuttle Bay. REGION FOUR Started Young Astronauts program within the chapter for the junior members. Working with the Air Force Association to put the YAP in the Regional Coordinator RAdm. Janis Moore local school system. Annual can food drive underway. Donated 100lbs of USS REPUBLIC • NCC-1371 dog food and 200lbs of newspaper to animal shelter. Crew visited Captain Kelly Scott Hilliard Atlanta, GA USS ALLIANCE • NCC-2113 members of the USS Hornet. Crew members went to Six Flags over Georgia. Went to cookout with Captain Jennifer Cole W. Los Angeles, CA shuttle Indestructible. Worked the MDA telethon. Crew members attended Vulkon in September and hosted dance. Developed new membership kit. Crew members attended Shuttlecon and ran a dealer’s table and four USS TEMPEST • NCC-1566 Planning to go to Huntsville Space Center and meet shuttle Alacrity. panels. Working on permanent Alliance banner. Planning on first edition Captain Bob Bertrand Charlottesville, VA of The Best of GQ Volume l. Work on Excelsior zine continues. Crew members attended Shore Leave 14 and TrekCon ‘92 this summer. USS ROYAL SOVEREIGN • NCC-1674 The Star Trek video raffle continues with drawing to be held in September. USS BATELEUR • NCC-71802 The annual summer bash was held in August with a picnic and use of a Captain Kaye Downing Orange Park, FL swimming pool. Several crew members donated blood at the bi-monthly Attended TachyCon and manned a recruiting table. Entered the Regional Captain Fleona Dysastar Alameda, CA bloodmobile, bring our total this year to 28 units so far! Divisions Chiefs competition. Crew member assist KLAW chapter in Crew members adopted a beach in the San Leandro Bay area. Held an opening Klingon Atlanta Embassy. Attended Murry Hill Star Trek Festival informal Bar-B-Que to celebrate our one year commissioning anniversary. USS WASP • NCC-1721 Kick-off party and First Anniversary Party. Donated a bag of groceries to Jacksonville Food Bank, one bag of food to Clay County Humane USS CONSTITUTION • NCC-1700 Captain Bud Shinall Bristol, VA Society, and the excess food from the Anniversary Party went to Attended Alliance Trek. New issue of Buzzwords is out. Members are Jacksonville City Rescue Mission. Captain Truman Temple Van Nuys, CA working on new crew manual. Working with the USS Aries on joint Working on personnel handbook and on acquiring renewals to WE THE projects. PEOPLE. Collecting stamps for Stampede USS SACAJAWEA • NCC-598 Acting C. O. Mary Greten Inverness, FL USS DEFIANCE • NCC-1717 USS WEST VIRGINIA • NCC-2008 Held Xmas Float planning party. Crew members attended pool party and Captain Kevin Miller Pinch, WV beach party picnic. Members collected 300lbs of dog food for Humane Captain Debra Roberts Sacramento, CA Plans are underway for third annual picnic with WV chapters. Held film Society. Collecting toys for children. Campout planned at Rainbow River. Crew members planning to attend Renaissance Fair in Fair Oak Commu- festival in July. Work contines on newsletter and recruiting. nity Park Helped local Hallmark store to promote the new shuttle Ornament. USS STARQUEST • NCC-71804 USS YEAGER • NCC-1893 Captain Jeffery C. Handshaw Naples, FL USS EAGLE • NCC-1719 Captain Jerry Conner Bluefield, WV Crew members attended Levar Burton con in Tampa and Brent Spiner Flt Captain Dail Koehler Menlo Park, CA Held Yeager Con 4 and worked on Rising Star 1: Media Conference. Crew con in Miami. Hosted cliffhanger resolution party. Plans are underway for The Eagle continues to collect money, supplies and food for Wildlife members attended CastleCon and held a STARFLEET panel. Visited joint Space days promotion are the Mall with local Alien Nation fan club. Rescue and canned food for a homeless shelter. Adopted manatee (named Smithsonian exhibit. Promoting a magic show to promote literacy and raise money for Reading Troy) is fine. Had another successful beach cleanup in June at Roosevelt Magic, Inc. Hosting VULKON in St. Petersburg with Leonard Nimoy. Beach (Adopt-a-Beach through California Coastal Commission) T-shirt USS YORKTOWN • NCC-1704 silk screening of Eagle logo in July. Future plans include Shuttlecon in Capt. Marlon Ragsdale Rock Hill, SC USS STAR UNION • NCC-2112 Fresno, September beach cleanup, Halloween party, Nov Friday 13th Winchester Mystery House tour, December beach cleanup and Xmas Crew members attended Alliance Trek and helped with a bike-a-thon. Captain Diane Griffin Montgomery, AL party. Crew members going to Smithsonian Star Trek tour. CMO and Worked on Adopt-a-Highway. Collected $20 for Pilgrims Inn. Planning to Manned the phones for Alabama Public Television Telethon. Crew CSO joining with other Region IV CO's for news, events and commraderie. collect food, clothes and toys for Christmas. Attended Alliance Trek and members visited Smithsonian exhibit. Attend Trek-O-Rama and hosted will attend Oktober Trek. Worked on adopted highway. Collected stamps formal dinner in honor of Walter Koenig. Held raffle and raised $86 for for Stampede. Southeastern Guidedogs. Launching first shuttle in Leesburg, GA. Crew USS GALLANT • NCC-1869 members adopted a whale named Willard. Captain Dana Reynolds Lemoore, CA Several crew members attended Adventurers Inn convention Held REGION TWO USS TRIUMPH • NCC-26228 wedding shower for the four newlyweds onboard. Members attended Regional Coor. Commodore Deborah Nelson Captain Betsy Matteis Miami, FL Shuttlecon. All ship community service protects are underway (Food Drive, Stampede, Pennies for George and Gene, and Toys for Tots) and are doing well. USS DEFIANT • NCC-1660 USS YAMATO • NCC-71807 Captain Donna Horn Lipscomb, AL Captain Isaac Turner Pinson, AL USS SIMONOV • NCC-2002 Crew members worked Genesis Khan and staffed recruiting table. Mem- New Commissioned Ship! The Yamato would like to thank everyone who bers also attended Dixie Trek. The Atlanta Fantasy Fair and Trek-O-Rama. Captain Kim Lerman Fairfield, CA helped them with the formation of the chapter. The cadets will be taking Donated canned food to Fairfield Salvation Army. Cleaned up portion of Hosted pool party and visited XO in the hospital. a field trip to the Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville. Members raised the highway during statewide clean up day. Raised $90.00 at a garage sale. funds for this trip by recycling aluminum cans. Surplus funds were used to Planning a McDonald's takeover as a fundraiser Performed a skit, written USS DRAGONFIRE • NCC-2007 buy supplies needed for the victims of Hurricane Andrew. Members by X0 Pete Briggs and manned a recruiting/fundraising table at Shuttlecon, Captain James Maloney Ft. Myers, FL participated with other local clubs in the Grand Alliance Day at the site of the Western Region Conference. Organizing a hurricane relief fund Birmingham Zoo as well as the Humane Society Flea & Tick Dip program drive. Planning an entry into the Scarecrow Contest at Vacaville's Nut Tree over the summer months. Pumpkin Patch. Members encouraged to apply for the Region Four RDC USS EXCALIBUR • NCC-1705 positions, Welcomed our second "unofficial" shuttle, the Asimov, from Captain Ed Danley Jacksonville, FL San Francisco. Shuttle Reliant member, Wendy Marques, recently do- Members enjoyed seeing Leonard Nimoy at Vulkon in Atlanta. Crew nated a kidney to her mother members volunteered to help in local television station auction to raise REGION THREE money for public programming. Several members visited the Regional Coordinator Comm. Bill Schwab Kennedy Space Center. Held Halloween party. Members will be

COMMUNIQUÉ • October/November 1992 • Page 21 USS STELLAR WIND • NCC-1501 REGION SEVEN USS ODIN • NCC-1875 Captain John Burt Turlock, CA Regional Coordinator: RAdm. Alex Rosenzweig Captain Walter Bosman Westminster, MD Members are currently writing about a murder mystery and a disappearing Crew members are very busy with Project “ATOZ”. Two presentations planet for publication in our newsletter. EC Kinzly, Maya Lindsey and USS ALBANY • NCC-587 have been completed. Made the front page of the Carrol County Times. Kadiy Curry were awarded the chapter's own special 5 year service pin. Captain Frank Faas Guiderland Center, NY Received a very nice letter of thanks from The Libraries. Joined with A new logo won first place in the logo contest. The original won second Crew members enjoyed mini-golfing, visiting a Water Slide Park and shuttle IDIC for a co-op picnic and tour of the Goddard Space Center. place. attending Danbury K&L Con. Planning to participate in local Christmas Members attended Shore Leave. parade. Designs for a float are underway. Arrangements for Halloween costume party is in the works. Crew members will be working Tri-Con and USS POTEMKIN • NCC-1711 REGION FIVE MD Telethon. Captain Willard Speck Pittsburgh, PA

Regional Coordinator RAdm. Robert Hamilton Members participated in the Pittsburgh Three Rivers Reggata and at-

tended Shore Leave and Creation Con in Pittsburgh. Held charity auction USS APOLLO • NCC-2546 USS ARGON II • NCC-1636 and raised $80.00 for Rainbow Kitchen. Captain David Bell Vancouver, WA Captain Edward C. Johnson Edgewood, MD Members enjoyed a quiet labor day. Planning to have an open room at Several members attended Shore Leave. Crew joined with members of the USS SALADIN • NCC-500 Orycon ln November. Snacks and refreshments will be provided by the Alpha Centauri for barbecue and swim party. Members working on Captain Doug Van Newenhaven Agawam, MA patches, ship's banner and sign. Looking forward to role playing. ship. Crew members attended conventions in Marlboro, Manchester, Boston

and Hartford. Planning to visit the Star Trek: Federation Science exhibit USS ARI • NCC-1723 at the Boston Museum of Science. Members have volunteered to assist at USS BROADSWORD • NCC-1846 WishCon II. Captain Thomas Rutledge Kirkland, WA Captain Dov Paff Springville, NY Recruiting continues. Several members played lazer tag with a local KAG Members celebrating First Anniversary. Gearing up for creation con with Chapter. Patrick Stewart and two mall shows. Plans are underway to attend a fan USS SOVEREIGN • NCC-2505 run can in September. Recruiting continues via computer. Captain Barbara Sall Philadelphia. PA USS ASCENSION • NCC-2520 Members had a blast at Shore Leave. A rough draft of the new members USS CALYPSO • NCC-1891 Captain Kevin J. Miles Bath, PA handbook has been finished. The members at the meeting saw no major The Ascension has launched its first shuttle, the Endurance. Total crew problems, so it is in the final typing. The advertising campaign for Acting C.O. Cmdr. Debra Hill Spokane, WA embership stands at 151. The 2nd Annual Region 7 Picnic was a STARFLEET region 7 South is just about ready to kick off. Members helped at InCon. Work on their newsletter continues. success. Mark your calendars for August 7, 1993 for 3rd Annual Region 7 Picnic. A contingency of Ascensionites traveled to Rockville, MD to USS TAI SHAN • NCC-2524 USS COURAGEOUS • NCC-1861 TrekCon‘92. Crew are preparing for a convention rush in October and November, starting with OctoberTrek, Dreamwerks con in Wilke-Barre. Captain Matthew Ross Mt. Vernon, NY VAdm. Terry Wyatt Seattle, WA arrisburg and Chicago, Megacon in Atlantic City in November. Crew are Received a certificate from State Highway Department for their work on also planning to venture to NYC to see Patrick Stewart in his one-man USS THAGARD • NCC-652 the Adopt a Highway Program. Raised $160 at recent car wash. Members show of "A Christmas Carol" in December. Captain John Baldwin Lansdale, PA held a picnic party. Prepare to publish a third zine. Members attended Viking Con in August. Members working on a new ship logo. Several of the crew attended Shore USS ATLANTIS • NCC-71803 Leave. Plans are underway for a trip to Oktober Trek. USS PENDRAGON • NCC-2005 Captain Richard Nacaula, Jr. Assonet, MA Crew members attended the East Beach/BBQ, followed by the first USS TUTAKAI • NCC-1799 Captain Terri Halsey Kirkland, WA Canoe/Picnic and the second Beach/BBQ. Members had a great time in Held second successlul garage sale. The club has now collected $1,545.70 Captain Barbara Oberlander Erie, PA the rain at Water County in NH. Plans are underway for rock climbing The quilts for aids patients are coming along. Members have completed this year for community services such as: helping the Pet Food Bank, MS expedition and role playing, as well as a Halloween Party and Wishcon II. Supercities Walk, Crop Walk Food Drive, and helping a little boy get two and are working on more. The Security Dept. has started a bi-monthly newsletter called Security Shots. Members held a picnic, yard sale, bake hearing aids. ln July members showed off cooking skills at the "Chocolate and Other Delights" party. Cmdr. Dianna Dodson and Lt Cmdr. David sale and Galaxy Anniversary Party. Sloat welcomed, their new daughter, Rebecca, newly arrived from India. USS AVENGER • NCC-1860 They now are the proud parents ol 4 children under of 3. Radm. Alex Rosenzweig N Brunswick, NJ USS WOLF • NCC-3921 Recruiting continued in 9208, with 3 new members joining, The Alpha Captain Paul Worley Transfer, PA and Gamma Shifts met in 9208. The Beta Shift is on stand-by, Alpha Working on Region 7 picnic/cookbook. Crew members attended Pitts- Shifts meeting was in concert with the Sciences/Security Picnic on burgh Regatta and conventions in Cleveland and Pittsburgh. Members USS STARCHASER • NCC-71801 SD9208 09, with 30 attendees. The Gamma Shift released it’s first NL. Captain William Smith Seattle, WA held auction for Leukemia Society and car wash. Stamp collection All shuttles are operating smoothly. The Command Staff has approved continues with approximately 1,500 stamps collected. Members are looking forward to local PBS fund drive. Donated all ship the revised XO job description. The Medical and Engineering Divisions swap meet items to Pendragon’s garage sale. report progress on their NL’s. Lt. Cmdr Steven Romano has been reappointed as Chief of Security, 7 Avenger members visited historic Buccleugh Mansion in New Brunswick, NJ. Avenger also sent 3 members REGION NINE USS TRAUMER • NCC-10522 are the 9208 K & L Con in Danbury, Cr. Layout work is underway on Captain Wesley Butcher Tacoma, WA Avenger News #29, while Tricorder Readings #30 is in the copying stage. Regional Coor. Commodore Beate Gellings Celebrating first anniversary. Members attended Patrick Stewart conven- tion in Seattle. A new Marine Strike Group has joined the Traumer. First yard sale raised $785.00 for the club and local food bank. USS CHALLENGER • NCC-1676 Captain Bob Vosseller Ortley Beach, NJ REGION TEN Crew members held car wash and refreshment stand as a fund raiser for Regional Coor. Commodore April Gorman REGION SIX the ship and the Ortley Beach First Aid Squad. Members attended Mahway Con and Creation Wildewood Con, Attended Shakespeare Festival at Regional Coor : Comm David Kloempken USS ASTRA • NCC-77210 Drew University and paintball challenge. USS BEHR'AK • NCC-1797 Captain Pam Bowyer Calgary, AB, Canada USS CHRISTA McAULIFFE • NCC-860 Members went to Calgary Stampede and Exhibition and took the Science Cmdr. Blanche Hansen Woodbury, MN Alberta Foundation challenge. Held slave auction to raise funds for charity. Members went on field trip to hunt for fossils. Prepare two floats for the Captain Howard Cronson Canton, MA Members participated in Canadian Paraplegic Association’s Ability Chal- Rice Street Parade. Members attended Mirina Sirtis convention and lenge Wheelchair Rely. Crew operated a dealers table at Con-Version IX. TrekFest with Jonathan Frakes. Prepare for ZOO BOO, a Como Zoo USS HOOD • NCC-1707 Celebrated Astra 2nd Anniversary Party and held intra-fandom Rocky fundraiser in October. Horror Picture Show Party. Plans are underway for StarCon ‘93. Adm David Ryan Lowell, MA Several members attended conventions in Boston and Manchester. Plans USS CZAR'AK • NCC-1798A are underway to attend WishCon II, Tri-Con and Oktober Trek. USS BONAVENTURE (Canada) • NCC-1645 Commodore David Kloempken Richfield, MN Captain Shelley Ann Jackson Edmonton, AB Several crew members attended STARFLEET National Conference. Plans USS KONDORDIUM • NCC-2106 Canada are underway to erect our Adopt-A-River sign. The picnic party was a Crew members held picnic. Held contests to predict the outcome of the success. Members helped the Behr’ak in the Rice Street Parade. Captain John DeBarbien Northford, CT cliffhanger. Several members attended Con-Version in Clagary.

USS IMPERIUM • NCC-2125 USS LEXINGTON • NCC-1703-B USS EQUULUS • NCC-1603 Captain Michael Urvand Fargo ND Captain Ed Tunis, III Florham Park, NJ Commodore April Gorman NW Calgary, AB, Members attended National Conference in Kansas City. Members plan to Newly commissioned ship! Members held a recruiting effort at a comic attended conventions in Duluth and Minneapolis. Preparing for visit to ship in Madison, as well as gamers and horror convention. Plans are in Canada local Children’s Hospital. Preparing programming tor Region VI Confer- the works for inter-club softball game and holiday party. Crew members attended Con-Version in Calgary. Held Star Trek VI video ence at ValleyCon XVII in Moorhead, Work continues on molds and casts party. for die Next Gen phasers USS MAVERICK • NCC-2127 Captain Joseph S. Bartlow Youngwood, PA USS MALASPINA • NCC-3271

The Pittsburgh Three Rivers Reggata was great. The crew took 2nd place Captain Norman Langlois Nanaimo, BC, Canada USS THUNDERCHILD • NCC-3122 in costumes. Crew had a great time and plans for next years float are Crew received first aid training and certification. Held open house at local Captain Peggy Driesel Rapid City, SD already on the table. Plans are in the works for Jerry Lewis Telethon, mall. Working on Ambassador Class ship as a parade float. July meeting was “Adopt a Highway” pickup. Crew decided to work with Christmas party, recruiting new members and ball games. Black Hills Children’s Home this year for the holiday season. Decided to USS SOL • NCC-1733 work with Teen Challenge - Party Sale program in October to promote USS NAUTILUS • NCC-1778 Comm. Trina Anderson North Pole, AK drug and alcohol free entertainment. Attended Star Con ‘92, Members will Captain Mark A. Vereb Rocky Hill, CT Crew is planning a display at the Noel Wien Library. take part in “State Your Cause Day” at a local mall. Stamp collection Newly commissioned at K&L con on 9208.23, with RAdm. Rosenzweig continues. and several other ships from R7 & R14 in attendance. Planned activities

for the fall include: Road Rally fund raiser for the Red Cross; Trips to the REGION ELEVEN ST: Federation Science exhibit in Boston and the Nautilus Museum in Groton; and a Halloween party. Regional Coor. Commodore Jennifer Yates

COMMUNIQUÉ • October/November 1992 • Page 22 USS ALTAIR • NCC-1803 USS INVICTA • NCC-26246 complete it with the end of summer BBQ/pool party. The Umiak worked closely with the Horizon in performing a debate on the Prime Directive at Captain Raymond Raspa Perth, WA Australia Acting C.O. Leigh Ann Wallace St. Charles, MO the St. Louise Science Center. Crew members have been making and selling “pickles and jams” to benefit Yard sale raised $25 for the ship treasury. Crew will be participating in a the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Community service efforts continue with fundraiser with other chapters in St. Louis area by selling Gold C Coupon $400 raised for the Jimmy Doohan Scholarship and $100 for the Royal books. Recruited volunteers for Dreamwerks con at R12 Conference. USS VALKYRIE • NCC-2597 Flying Doctor Service. Captain Sally Moag Livonia, MI USS KRAZNY OKTYABR • NCC-23102 Sent a landing party to Michigan Renaissance Festival. Crew members USS N'DELLE • NCC-1758 attended Michigan Star Trek Festival. Went to Hallmark store and helped Captain Dwain Gleason Maryville, MO them with promoting Star Trek ornament. Held stamp trimming party Radm. Leanne Jackson Hectorville, SA Australia Crew members visited the KC Museum and Planetarium. Held a car wash at the CO’s Quarters. The crew continues to collect Coles Dockets to assist a school in obtaining and a ship social. Members attended wedding of ship CO, the Renaissance computer equipment. Received a letter from Australians Aiding Children, Festival in Kansas and Wrath-O-Con II. Planning continues for a charity the organization which the crew assisted to bring out Kiri for Cranio Facial event at the Kansas City mall. Members will man a table at local grocery REGION FOURTEEN Surgery, thanking chapter for our assistance, and informing them that he is store to collect food and money for Maryville food pantry. Regional Coor. Adm. John Supranovich still doing well.

USS LOCKSLEY • NCC-3192 USS CASCO BAY • NCC-1889 USS SOUTHERN CROSS • NCC-1886 Captain Adam Nettles Carbondale, IL Commodore Jennifer Yates Harbord, NWS, Formerly the USS Scribe. Ideas for new ship logo are being solicited Captain Scott A. Thurlow South Portland, ME Crew members attended conventions in Manchester and Toronto. Mem- Australia from the member membership. bers will also be assisting at the convention in Danbury. UPC labels from The crew will be participating in a spectacular underwater walk when they Scott paper products will be collected all this year for donations to Ronald join thousands of other Sydneysiders in walking over Sydney Harbor via USS MADDOX • NCC-14514 McDonald house fund raiser. Collecting canned goods. a road tunnel connecting North Sydney to Sydney CBD. A charge will Captain Robert Livingston Wichita, KS be made with all proceeds to Children Charities. It runs under our world Newly commissioned ship! famous Harbour Bridge and emerges alongside of our Opera House. A USS EQUINOX • NCC-584 new fund raising adventure is planned for Fraser Island and a similar Captain Peg Pellerin Winslow, ME holiday in Tasmania. USS NOMAD • NCC-1805 Will begin collecting non-perishables at regular meetings to assist soup Captain Michael Malotte Leavenworth, KS kitchens and shelters for the poor. Plans are in the works for our usual Newly commissioned ship! fundraising for Project Grad of 1993 for three area high schools. Several REGION TWELVE members are planning to visit the Boston Museum of Science for the Star Regional Coordinator RAdm. Dan McGinnis Trek Exhibition. USS PEGASUS II • NCC-1612 Captain Michael Hoyt Laddonia, MO USS KASIMAR • NCC-1784 USS AMERICA • NCC-1847 Crew members participated in camp outing. Crew voted to work for Make Captain Clarence Kamper Columbia, MO A Wish Foundation as ship’s charity. Members made a $50 donation to Captain Mark Libby Bangor, ME SEAL unit continues on aqua maneuvers. Crew planning to attend outdoor the foundation. Garage Sale mission was a success raising over $500.00. Crew members theater. Held a rocket launch. enjoyed a summer campout. Recruiting activities continue. Crew members will ma a booth at Channel 7 Crazy River Cruise. USS RAINBOW WARRIOR • NCC-71805 USS ANTONIO M. VALSALVA • NCC-4101 Captain Richard Pearce Raymore, MO USS LONGFELLOW • NCC-2358 Captain David Miller, MD Chesterfield, MO Crew members help raise over $400 for local food pantry. Members Work continues on bi-monthly newsletter and the fall issue of “Sickbay”. worked with crew of the Stargazer on Delecon II preparations. Several Captain W. Michael Henigan Portland, ME Crew members are compiling a list of national and regional BBSs around members also attended Shaun Christopher picnic. Work continues on ship Commissioning Party was rained out and guests were unable to attend, but the country. Continuing to collect stamps for the Stampede and working handbook. the crew had fun anyway. Attended a Con in Danbury, CT where crew saw with Amnesty International. the USS Nautilus Commissioned and had a Carousal ride with Spice Williams and Crew of the USS Konkordium. Stampede continues with USS RANGER • NCC-2206 another 2 lbs of stamps getting ready to be sent in. The final touches are USS BACCHUS • NCC-26288 Captain Peggy Ingram Midwest City, OK being taken care of for the ship’s first K&L Con with Walter Koenig, Ame Starr and Melissa Crandall. There will be a Charity auction that will benefit Captain Ellen Sease Holton, MI Several crew members attended and worked Thunder Con II. Assisted Crew members attended convention in Grand Rapids and toured the St. Sooner State Games committee to stuff packets for participating athletes. the Maine Children’s Cancer Program. The crew is busy selling tickets for Louis Science Museum. Crew members collected $20 toward the Schol- Fourteen members stuffed over 10,000 packets! Worked as artists aides a STARFLEET Scholarship Raffle to be drawn at the Con in Portland. arship Madness campaign for George Takei. during Red Earth American Indian Festival and volunteered to man positions at Aerospace American. USS OMEGA • NCC-1687 USS CONCORD • NCC-1989-D USS RISING STAR • NCC-1734D Captain Joseph W. Hatfield St. John, NB, Canada

Flt Captain Mike Ferguson Oklahoma City, OK Held a barbeque and water balloon flagwar, Crew members visited a local Attended commissioning of USS Maddox. Celebrated 26th year of Star Captain Kevin Brower Springfield, MO library and handed out certificates to the children who had participated in a Trek with radio channel 104.1. Crew members organized a recycling Crew members operated a recruiting table at new student festival at summer “space theme” program. program through our Environmental Awareness Department. Collecting SMSU. Members also enjoyed a summer picnic and hiking trip on nature stamps for the Stampede and needed items for ARK program. center. Several members will be going to Hope House to talk to abused children. Assisting the Springfield Police Department in the search for REGION SEVENTEEN USS DISCOVERY • NCC-1308 three Springfield women that have been missing since June. Regional Coor. Commodore Lynnette Knox

Captain Kathy Krieger St. Louis, MO USS SALLY RIDE • NCC-643 Crew has begun Gold C coupon sale as a fundraiser. Members attended USS ALIOTH • NCC-1828 conventions in Hannibal and Hermann. Proceedings with Scholarship Captain Janie McGaugh Cape Girardeau, MO Captain Lyn Worthen Provo, UT Crew members attended a self-improvement course and annual pool Madness, recycling and Stampede. Crewmembers worked at Jerry Lewis Held a refresher meeting on ship’s policies and organization for new party. Plans are underway for CONtinuum ‘93. Several members attended Telethon. members. Members donated food and met to prepare several dozen such GenCon. Crew members will be participating in a major 2 day Red Cross Disaster Service drill. lunched for local food banks. USS EXCELSIOR • NCC-2000 Captain Tim Frayser Broken Arrow, OK USS SHAUN CHRISTOPHER • NCC-1620 USS AURORA VULCANUS • NCC-1888 Crew members played putt-putt golf and hosted a party at Okon with Captain Charlotte Howey Center, CO members of the Klingon Strike Force. Members collected over 2,000 Captain Dale Manchion Overland Park, KS Commanche Park picnic was a success! Several crew members attended Ship has added a new international member - Alexei Kazahov from pennies for “Kilometer of Pennies” program. Planning to adopt a city park Dreamwerks con in Chicago. Working on final details of ship uniform and Saratov, Russia. Writing mission is still progressing with more and more instead of a highway and attended Soonercon in Oklahoma. Continuing to members are purchasing/making shirts. people getting involved. collect for recycling and planning blood drive. USS CARSON • NCC-592 USS GALAXY • NCC-70637 USS STAR EMPIRE • NCC-2116 RAdm Eric Gay Shawnee, OK RAdm. Karen Emerson Sun Valley, NV Captain Jeff Haffner Mission, KS Working on newsletter production. Crew members are busy planning Star The newsletter still has a great level of participation from the members, and Crew members held a night at the observatory. Members also attended Empire Summer Extravaganza. crew members are currently starting another mission. picnic with members of the Shaun Christopher. Members also attended the USS Nomad’s meeting. USS STARGAZER • NCC-2893 USS COLUMBIA II • NCC-9755 USS GENESIS II • NCC-1206 Captain Coyote Kansas City, MO Captain Dayne T. Lake Las Vegas, NV Over 1,000 people attended Delecon 2 (300 Starfleet Members). Adm Sharon Smith Shawnee, OK Crew members held a picnic at Ethnic Fest and a fundraising event at the USS DOMINION • NCC-2115 Crew attended ThunderCon and Delecon. Members also attended picnic local flea market. with other ships in the region. Captain Allen Mills Ogden, UT USS SUPERIOR • NCC-2020 USS HEXUM • NCC-2199 Captain Kenneth Darden Marquette, MI USS FAHRION • NCC-2510 Captain Linda Smethers New Baden, IL Crew made the City of Marquette over $2,300 running games at the Captain Douglas Porray Orem, UT Several crew members participated in Super Cities Walk. Ship t-shirt and Family Fest (this was the only thing that made a profit at the Fest). The ship Held meeting at the local planetarium was highlighted by viewing “The tote bag are now available. Crew had a recruiting booth at Scott AFB Air took in $160 at a car wash, including washing a semi and its trailer. Funds Endless Horizon” narrated by Patrick Stewart. Crew enjoyed the annual Show. will go to obtaining a van to take crew to Michigan Trekfest in Lansing. family picnic.

USS HORIZON • NCC-1000A USS UMIAK • NCC-3142 FlCaptain James Herring Columbia, MO FlCaptain Douglas Glenn St. Charles, MO Crew members attended Delecon I and set up ship display. Members also Crew attended the National Conference at Delecon, riding the STL attended Archon in St. Louis. Several members also assisted the Umiak Science Center’s Float in the July 4th Parade and working with the Red with Space Week at the St. Louis Science Center. Cross. Started the summer with the ship’s annual season finale party and

COMMUNIQUÉ • October/November 1992 • Page 23 FOR SALE: HEY STAR TREK FANS! HAVE WE GOT A CATA- FOR SALE: Instructions for Star Fleet beach mat. Optional pillow LOG FOR YOU! POSTERS, PINS, PATCHES, SHIRTS, BUT- included. Mat folds up into tote bag. Materials list, step-by-step WANTED TONS, BOOKS & MORE! FEATURING SUCH FAVORITES AS instructions. $5 by cashier’s check or money order to Nancy Scott STAR TREK AND STAR TREK; THE NEXT GENERATION, STAR Damren, 8107 Stiles Rd., Richmond, VA, 23235. Include SASE. WANTED: Information where to obtain, if possible, a Tri-dimen- WARS, , BUCKAROO BANZAI, ALIENS & OTHER sional Chess Set, as used an original Star Trek series. Contact; Kathryn SCIENCE FICTION GREATS! CALL OR WRITE FOR YOUR FREE FOR SALE: ST/Sci-Fi Costumes/Uniforms by USS ROYAL SOV- Keaton, 5206 Heathridge Circle, Birmingham, AL, 35243. CATALOG TODAYI COLLECTIBLES EXPRESS, DEPT. COMM., EREIGN Quartermaster. Movie Jackets, Next Gen Leisure Jackets, P.O. BOX 702, BROWN MILLS, NJ 08015-0701, 1-800-322- Utility Vests. Write/call for complete list of items available: Judy WANTED: information on the 1994 Star Trek Cruise to Alaska. Trina Anderson, 719 Bentley Dr., Fairbanks, AK, 99710. 2157 Davis. 8425 Rockridge Dr, Jacksonville, FL, 32244 Ph: (904) 779- 5523. FOR SALE: The REBEL is selling chances on an autographed WANTED: Any Trek or TNG software or graphics for IBM and photo of William Shatner($75-$100 value.) Mr. Shatner donated this FOR SALE: MUGS, 2 color portrait of Worf on both front and compatible computers. My IBM is a 386 22mhz w/2mb RAM, Super photo for this purpose. Tickets are $1.00 each. All proceeds will be back, the Warrior's Drink on the side. $15 incl. S/H, K’Don VGA monitor and hard drive. Write to: David Nurenberg, 289 South divided equally between the STARFLEET Scholarship Fund and the Productions, PO Box 534, Kunkletown, PA. 18058. All proceeds go St., Northampton, MA, 01060. Multiple Sclerosis Society (the REBEL main charity.) The winning to charity. ticket will be drawn at the annual REBEL Oktober Kampout on WANTED: STARFLEET members to join new shuttle in the Waco, October 31, 1992. you do not have to be present to win. Send FOR SALE: STAR TREK collector cards. I have complete sets, single Texas area. For more information contact: Billy Latham, PO Box check/money order (no cash) to: Captain Bonita Voigt, USS Rebel cards, and holograms for sale. Send a long SASE to: Wesley Keenan, 8440, Waco, TX, 76714. Photo Drawing, Rt. 7, Box 345, Lincolnton, NC, 28092. 157 Justin St., Warrenville, SC, 29851 for a complete list. WANTED: ATTENTION: STARFLEET members in the greater FOR SALE: DOLL BABIES, (a.k.a. Little Dudes) various handmade FOR SALE: ADDRESS LABELS with STARFLEET GRAPHICS: A Houston area. We need active members for the crew of a soon-to-be Star Trek and Star Trek: The Next Generation characters made of discrete way to show your rank. $6.00/240. All profits to the USS shuttle for the Houston area. Those interested should write to: Grant wood, standing 16” high. Send SASE for list to: Balderdash!, Janet Stellar Wind, a STARFLEET chapter. Send a SASE for a graphics Nash, 990 Cypress Station #3611, Houston, TX. 77090-1555 for D'Airo, 424 Higbie Lane, W. Islip, NY 11795. Please - no phone sample sheet. John Burt, Stellar Wind, 2201 Drew Ave., Turlock, CA, more information. calls. 95380. WANTED: STARFLEET members in the Central New Jersey area. FOR SALE: You’ve seen the cover! You’ve read the bio! Now but FOR SALE: Old Trekker's Filk Book, $1 plus 2 loose 29 cent stamps We are forming a new shuttle and are looking for you. For more a jacket! You can be one of the elite few to have anyone or anything per copy. Dedicated to Gene. Proceeds to charity 13 familiar tunes information, write to: Tom Wilson, PO Box 1474, Wall, NJ, 07719- you wish hand painted on the back of a genuine Levi jacket for only for ship-sing-a-longs. Professionally printed. Sherry Newell, 5 NW 4502. $175.00 (price includes S&H). Guaranteed to please! For more 40th, Lawton, OK, 73505. information please write: Mindy Schwartz, 2720 E. 19th St., Brook- WANTED: Hallmark ornament. Will pay top $. lyn, NY, 11235, or call (718) 743-5572. Please specify what you FOR SALE: 1978 Star Trek Pinball Machine for sale. Clean, works Write Susan Hull, 4498 Beechwood Lake Dr., Naples, FL, 33962. desire (i.e., Picard, Spock, the Enterprise, etc.). well, ready to use. Pictures of Enterprise crew on back glass. $800.00, Ed Wilson, (802) 888-3383. WANTED: All ship's CMO's to subscribe to “SICKBAY”, the journal FOR SALE: Star Trek Mego 1974 eight inch dolls original clothes- of medical and health information, written for layman, edited by a Spock, McCoy, Scotty, Uhura. two Captain Kirks (one that may be a FOR SALE: Baseball cards. Send SASE with number of cards wanted physician. Send LSASE to: Capt. David Miller, M.D., Chief of Medical Affairs Region 12, 1853 Westmeade Dr., Chesterfield, MO, 63017. Klingon). A cloth body, vinyl head stuffed Spock by Knickerbocker. and I will give you the price. Send to: Danny Hernandez, 3423 West Make offer: P. O. Box 51. Newton Falls, OH, 44444. 225 St., Torrance, CA, 90505. WANTED: All real physicians and medical students in STARFLEET FOR SALE: Exclusive photos of the reclusive Granny Elf FOR SALE: BUTTONS (2 1/4 inch diameter with pin back) with your to start an informal social network. Please send information to: Capt. (STARFLEET’s guardian angel): 3x5 = $2.00. Autographed = $1.00 special logo or design. (Black logo on your choice of colored paper). David Miller, M.D., Chief of Medical Affairs Region 12, 1853 more. Larger prints also available. Proceeds to the Space Explorers Price $1.50 per button 25% discount on orders of 25 or more with Westmeade Dr., Chesterfield, MO, 63017. Memorial Scholarship. Orders and info: Commodore L. A. Krell, same logo. Carolyn Cook, 7490 Celia Drive, Cincinnati. OH 45239. USS STAR LEAGUE, PO Box 7452, North Augusta, SC 29841- Send SASE for more information. I also make key chains and magnets WANTED: Looking for information on starships from Star Trek and 1452. Send SASE to fit. with your design on them. other various Sci-Fi shows. lf you have blueprints, old model boxes or instructions, or magazines that have tidbits of information about a FOR SALE: Star Trek-TOS, Movies, and ST-TNG replica props - FOR SALE: COUNTED X-STITCH Movie Enterprise, 242x82 grid certain ship then please send a copy of them to me in care of: USS Snakehead phasers, communicator pins, agonizers, Worf’s Sash count 80 colors. Finished size 13 x 4 1/2 on 18 ct. Aida (black). Send OMEGA NCC-1687, MPO Box 1212, Saint John, NB, Canada, E2L- Insignia, NG & Movie rank insignia and much more. Send $1 for Cat. $5.50 to Tom Gardner, 3613 W. Sugartree, Columbia, MO, 65201. 4G7 to Daniel Tibbot, 3474 30th Ave. NE, Salem, OR, 97303 FOR SALE: COUNTED X-STITCH Enterprise and Reliant from PUBLICATIONS FOR SALE: Black vinyl covered original copy of Starfleet Technical STII-TWOK. 86 colors, 206x149 grid count ($7.50) and original manual. Like new, never been read. Want $30 00, will talk lower, but series Romulan B.0.P.10 colors, 92x109 grid count ($4.50) Send to PUBLICATIONS: A superbly crafted collection of Classic and TNG no promises and no trades. Contact: Melissa Kay Nelson, 120 W. Torn Gardner, 3613 W. Sugartree, Columbia, MO, 65201. tales. Personal Voyages, comes from the USS Potemkin’s long- Adams. Pittsburg. KS, 66762 running Writer's Workshop. Talented new authors join Shaffer, FOR SALE: Ships Ahoy! Need pictures of family and/or pets to carry Graham, STARFLEET Writers' Contest honoree Betty Dain. Cover FOR SALE: 1)Andorian Playing Cards $10.00. 2) PLANETS card on those five-year missions? Pastel portraits by recognized artist, can by Christine Myers. SASE for further info Brenda Shaffer, 81 game $5.00. 3) Dictionary of the Andorian Language $15.00. Orders fill the bill - reasonable rates. SASE to Ysabet-Dyana Ardais, 7201 Norhtmont St., Greensburg, PA, 15601. and Info: Shuttle Nokib`ral Quartermaster's Office, c/o Cmdr. Spence Landsdale St., Brooksville, FL, 34601. Hill, 38 W. Sunset Dr., Cedar City, UT, 84720 PUBLICATIONS: Black Magic #2, Star Trek, Science Fiction, FOR SALE: HOLI-TRIBS; Tribble Christmas tree ornaments. There Fantasy. Features “Scott’s Guide to the Transporter,” “Mystery at FOR SALE: Looking for Great Sci-Fi Certificates and Awards? Write are two types: mute-$5.00 and musical-$10.00, plus $1.50 for Starfleet Academy” etc. $4.50 postage paid to Dale A. Kagan. P.O, to us for Free Catalog! We create realistic certificates and Awards at S&H. You have a choice of santas, angels, reindeers and snowmen. 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80 word max. on each ad, Two (2) max.* FOR SALE: PRIME DIRECTIVE DEBATE videotaped at St. Louis THANKS Science Center SPACEWEEK 1992 activities. Staged by USS DEADLINE: Nov 1, 1992

UMIAK and USS HORIZON. Package includes videotape, transcript, THANKS: Thanks to the more than 75 people who attended our 40 words or more (5 lines) will incur a charge of 25¢ program and postage. Send $10 to USS UMIAK, 117 North Third commissioning party at DeleCon 2. Hope to see you next year in per additional word for STARFLEET members. The St., Apt. #1, St. Charles, MO, 63301 Texas for an even bigger one-year anniversary party! USS Antonio first 40 words are FREE to STARFLEET members. Fleet members: please include your SCC# when M. Valsalva. NCC-4101. submitting an ad. Classified rates for non-STAR- FOR SALE: Both sets of Star Trek collectors cards $100 by cashier's check or money order. First payment to reach me gets the FLEET members is: $1.00 per word. *Inquire about out NEW Display Classifieds. double set. Nancy Scott Damren, 8107 Stiles Rd, Richmond, VA, 23235. (804) 272-2810. NO COLLECT CALLS, PLEASE! D • THE STARFLEET STORE •

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